Choosing between these two vintage video game strategy references is really a question of scope. The 3DO Games Secrets Book Two is a 1996 trade paperback written by Zach Meston and J. Douglas Arnold, filled with secrets, hints, and walkthroughs for the 3DO library. Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 is a glossy magazine dedicated to Kingdom Hearts 2. If you're about to jump into Kingdom Hearts 2, the magazine gets you there for less; if you want a broader view of 1990s console gaming, the book gives you more to dig into.
Quick Verdict
Pick the 3DO Games Secrets Book Two when you want a book-length reference covering many 3DO games and you're comfortable with a higher price. Pick Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 when Kingdom Hearts 2 is the game on your screen and you want a glossy, lower-priced magazine in very good condition.
At a Glance
| 3DO Games Secrets Book Two | Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Trade paperback | Glossy magazine |
| Game focus | 3DO console secrets and walkthroughs | Kingdom Hearts 2 strategy |
| Price | USD 29.00 | USD 14.95 |
| Condition | Good | Very Good |
| Era | 1990s | May 2006 |
Where Each Guide Wins
- The 3DO book wins for breadth. It's a book-length collection of secrets and walkthroughs for the 3DO, so it suits someone who wants multiple games covered in one volume.
- Tips & Tricks wins for focus and cost. It's a dedicated Kingdom Hearts 2 magazine that's easier on the wallet and in very good condition.
Product Notes
3DO Games Secrets Book Two
This 1996 trade paperback is a full book of secrets and walkthroughs for the 3DO, with Zach Meston and J. Douglas Arnold credited as authors. If you're into 1990s gaming reference, the inscribed copy gives you a tangible piece of that era, and the book format leaves more room for multiple games than a single magazine. The limitation is its scope: it's built around the 3DO library, not later systems, so it won't help you with Kingdom Hearts 2. It's also the higher-priced option at USD 29.00, which makes it more of a collector's choice than a quick-reference impulse buy.
Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135
If Kingdom Hearts 2 is the game you're currently replaying, this glossy Tips & Tricks issue is the more direct companion. It's the May 2006 issue, number 135, in very good condition and bagged and boarded, which is a nice touch for a magazine this age. At USD 14.95, it's the more affordable way to get focused strategy content for one game. The trade-off is breadth: a single magazine issue is naturally thinner than a 1996 trade paperback, and its coverage is tied to Kingdom Hearts 2 rather than a whole console family. For a targeted reference, it's the easier pick.
Final Choice by Use Case
- 3DO collector or 1990s gaming fan: The 3DO Games Secrets Book Two gives you book-length coverage, author credit, and a 3DO-focused scope.
- Kingdom Hearts 2 player who wants a lower-priced guide: Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 is the focused, glossy magazine that gets you straight to that game.
