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Strategy Guide Games Price Guide

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all Strategy Guide retro games

Min Price

$1

CIB

Median Price

$22

CIB

Max Price

$1 304

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide

Total Games

2,792

Games

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Strategy Guide games Value & Trends

Strategy Guide Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the Strategy Guide market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 2792 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an affordable platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $22. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $1.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Lufia II Offical Player's Guide, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $1304. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive Strategy Guide Games in 2026

Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1
Lufia II Offical Player's Guide
1304$ CIB
How To Win at Nintendo
2
How To Win at Nintendo
1004$ CIB
Earthbound Player's Guide
3
Earthbound Player's Guide
764$ CIB
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
4
Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo]
435$ CIB
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
5
Crusader of Centy Hint Book
426$ CIB
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
6
Zelda Hyrule Historia [Limited Edition]
379$ CIB
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
7
Fallout Survival Guide [BradyGames]
375$ CIB
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
8
Haunting Ground [Bradygames]
329$ CIB
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Watch Dogs 2 [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Watch Dogs 2 [Prima Collector's Edition] $15 $0 $0 $0
Watch Dogs 2 [Prima Compact] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Watch Dogs 2 [Prima Compact] $0 $0 $0 $0
Watch Dogs [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Watch Dogs [Prima] $6 $9 $0 $0
Watch Dogs [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Watch Dogs [Prima Hardcover] $10 $0 $0 $0
Wave Race Blue Storm Player's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wave Race Blue Storm Player's Guide $12 $17 $0 $0
WCW: Mayhem [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting WCW: Mayhem [Prima] $11 $16 $0 $0
WCW nWo Thunder [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting WCW nWo Thunder [Prima] $12 $17 $0 $0
WCW vs NWO Revenge [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting WCW vs NWO Revenge [Prima] $10 $15 $0 $0
WCW vs. NWO World Tour [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting WCW vs. NWO World Tour [Prima] $17 $24 $0 $0
Wheelman [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wheelman [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Whiplash [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Whiplash [Prima] $14 $20 $0 $0
White Knight Chronicles 2 [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting White Knight Chronicles 2 [Bradygames] $13 $16 $0 $0
White Knight Chronicles [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting White Knight Chronicles [Bradygames] $11 $15 $0 $0
Wild 9 Strategy Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild 9 Strategy Guide [BradyGames] $18 $0 $0 $0
Wild Arms 2 [Versus Books] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms 2 [Versus Books] $25 $51 $0 $0
Wild Arms 3 [Versus Books] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms 3 [Versus Books] $24 $26 $0 $0
Wild Arms 4 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms 4 [Prima] $14 $17 $0 $0
Wild Arms 5 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms 5 [Prima] $35 $37 $0 $0
Wild Arms: Alter Code F [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms: Alter Code F [Prima] $31 $47 $0 $0
Wild Arms [Dimension Publishing] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms [Dimension Publishing] $30 $50 $0 $0
Wild Arms [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wild Arms [Prima] $20 $27 $0 $0
Wing Commander Armada Playtester's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wing Commander Armada Playtester's Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Wing Commander III: Origin's Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wing Commander III: Origin's Official Guide $54 $82 $0 $0
Wing Commander I & II: The Ultimate Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wing Commander I & II: The Ultimate Strategy Guide $21 $32 $0 $0
Wing Commander IV: The Price Of Freedom The Official Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wing Commander IV: The Price Of Freedom The Official Guide $0 $0 $0 $0
Wing Commander Privateer Playtester's Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wing Commander Privateer Playtester's Guide $50 $75 $0 $0
Winner's Guide to Nintendo Game Boy - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Winner's Guide to Nintendo Game Boy $10 $14 $0 $0
Winning Game Tips for Sonic the Hedgehog - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Winning Game Tips for Sonic the Hedgehog $18 $27 $0 $0
Winning Tips for Nintendo - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Winning Tips for Nintendo $10 $18 $0 $0
Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition [Prima] $20 $30 $0 $0
Witcher 2 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 2 [Prima] $26 $39 $0 $0
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Collector's Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Collector's Edition Prima] $30 $42 $0 $0
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Complete Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Complete Edition Prima] $51 $77 $0 $0
Witcher 3 Wild Hunt [Complete Edition Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 3 Wild Hunt [Complete Edition Prima Hardcover] $110 $124 $0 $0
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Game of the Year Edition Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Game of the Year Edition Prima] $0 $0 $0 $0
Witcher 3 Wild Hunt [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Witcher 3 Wild Hunt [Prima] $22 $0 $0 $0
Without Warning [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Without Warning [BradyGames] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wizardry 8 Strategy Guide - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wizardry 8 Strategy Guide $20 $52 $0 $0
Wizardry Crusaders Of The Dark Savant Clue Book - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wizardry Crusaders Of The Dark Savant Clue Book $70 $105 $0 $0
Wizardry V Heart Of The Maelstrom Clue Book [SNES] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wizardry V Heart Of The Maelstrom Clue Book [SNES] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wolfenstein 3-D [2nd Edition GT Software] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wolfenstein 3-D [2nd Edition GT Software] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wolfenstein 3-D [GT Software] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wolfenstein 3-D [GT Software] $25 $38 $0 $0
Wolfenstein [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wolfenstein [BradyGames] $14 $21 $0 $0
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus [Prima Collector's Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus [Prima Collector's Edition] $19 $0 $0 $0
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus [Prima Hardcover] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus [Prima Hardcover] $0 $0 $0 $0
Wonderful 101 [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting Wonderful 101 [Prima] $17 $26 $0 $0
World of Final Fantasy [Prima] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting World of Final Fantasy [Prima] $18 $20 $0 $0
World of Warcraft Atlas [First Edition] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting World of Warcraft Atlas [First Edition] $0 $0 $0 $0
World Of Warcraft Battle Chest Guide [Bradygames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting World Of Warcraft Battle Chest Guide [Bradygames] $7 $11 $0 $0
World of Warcraft Beginner's Guide [BradyGames] - Strategy Guide - Retrocharting World of Warcraft Beginner's Guide [BradyGames] $7 $10 $0 $0
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How much are Strategy Guide games worth?

The value of a Strategy Guide game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $22. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $23. Prices range from $1 for common titles up to $1,303.67 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable Strategy Guide games?

Here are the highest-valued Strategy Guide games on the retro gaming market:

1. Lufia II Offical Player's Guide — $1304 CIB
2. How To Win at Nintendo — $1004 CIB
3. Earthbound Player's Guide — $764 CIB
4. Tecmo Secret of the Stars [Tecmo] — $435 CIB
5. Crusader of Centy Hint Book — $426 CIB

How much does a Strategy Guide game cost?

Strategy Guide games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Adventure Of Link Ultimate Guide — from $1 loose
2. SSX On Tour [Prima] — from $2 loose
3. LEGO Batman The Videogame [Prima] — from $2 loose
4. Madden 2005 [Prima] — from $2 loose
5. Nintendogs Companion — from $2 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many Strategy Guide games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 2,792 Strategy Guide games in its database, with 1,000 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my Strategy Guide game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a Strategy Guide game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.