Choosing between two used strategy guides comes down to more than brand loyalty. When you're shopping for a video game strategy reference, the first thing to settle is whether you need a player's tool or a collector's piece. The Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide is a 2012 Capcom/Brady paperback in good condition, while the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide is a used official walkthrough. Their listed prices sit far apart, so the real decision is about budget and collecting goals before you pick a game to replay.
Quick verdict
At $18.99, the Resident Evil 6 guide is the easy pick for players who just want a clean, usable strategy reference. At $81.20, the Tomb Raider 3 guide is a collector's buy for fans of the original PlayStation.
| Guide | Listed Price | Type / Condition | Notable Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide 2012 Capcom Brady Horror OOP | USD 18.99 | Strategy Guide / Good | 2012 paperback from Capcom/Brady, no markings inside |
| Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide Used Official Game Walkthrough Book | USD 81.20 | Used Official Game Walkthrough Book / Good | Country listed as Japan |
Where Each Guide Wins
Where the Resident Evil 6 guide wins: It is the lower-cost way into this comparison (about $62 less), and its condition notes describe a sturdy paperback with no markings inside. That makes it a good choice for anyone who actually plans to read the pages while playing.
Where the Tomb Raider 3 guide wins: It has the classic appeal of a PS1-era official walkthrough. For collectors, that age and the "official" label matter more than the extra cost, and the country listed as Japan adds a specific regional angle if that matches the collection you're building.
Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide 2012 Capcom Brady Horror OOP
This guide makes the most sense if you're planning to play Resident Evil 6 and want a paper reference instead of pausing every few seconds to check a phone. It's a 2012 paperback from Capcom/Brady, marked in the title as OOP, and the condition notes describe a sturdy copy with light wear and no markings inside. The limitation is that it's a newer guide than the Tomb Raider book, so it won't satisfy a collector who specifically wants a PS1-era artifact. The lower price, while nice, also means you're not getting the vintage status that comes with the other guide. If your priority is a usable, reasonably priced strategy reference for a 2012 game, this is the safe, practical pick.
Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide Used Official Game Walkthrough Book
The Tomb Raider 3 guide is a different kind of purchase. It's described as a used official walkthrough, which immediately signals a collector-oriented item. The country listed as Japan adds a regional detail that can matter to someone assembling a worldwide or Japan-focused Tomb Raider set. The obvious trade-off is the price: it sits at the high end of the price spread here, roughly sixty dollars above the Resident Evil 6 guide. That higher cost is justified only if you value the age, the official label, and the specific regional release. If you're a player who just needs help with the game, the price will be hard to stomach. But if you're filling a nostalgia shelf or chasing a particular edition of the walkthrough, this is the guide with the more memorable backstory.
Final Choice by Use Case
- Choose the Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide 2012 Capcom Brady Horror OOP for a good-condition, lower-priced strategy guide you can actually use while playing the 2012 game.
- Choose the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide Used Official Game Walkthrough Book for a vintage official walkthrough that brings PS1-era character to a collection, even at a much higher price.
