When you're shopping for a video game strategy reference, you'll quickly notice that not all guides speak to the same era of gaming. On one side is the Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book SNES Super Nintendo Official, which dives into the accessory that brought Game Boy games to the big screen. On the other is Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide 2012 Capcom Brady Horror OOP, a companion for Capcom's action-heavy survival horror title. Both are in good condition, both are legitimate strategy guides, but they serve completely different collections and playstyles. Let's break down which one deserves a spot in your library.
Quick verdict
If you're a retro Nintendo collector who wants the full story behind the Super Game Boy adapter and the Game Boy titles that looked better with its color palettes, the Super Game Boy guide is your clear pick. It's also the lower-priced option, making it an easy add for an SNES-centric shelf. If you're a Resident Evil fan who wants a dedicated walkthrough for Leon, Chris, Jake, and Ada's campaigns, the 2012 Capcom/Brady guide is the one to grab. It covers the entire RE6 game from a period when the series pushed co-op and over-the-top horror action.
At a glance
| Feature | Super Game Boy guide | Resident Evil 6 guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $18.99 |
| Focus | Super Game Boy accessory and compatible Game Boy games | Resident Evil 6 campaigns |
| Condition | Good, visible shelf wear | Good, light wear, no markings inside |
| Era | SNES / Game Boy | 2012 PlayStation/Xbox/PC era |
Where each guide wins
The Super Game Boy guide wins if you want a reference that feels like a piece of Nintendo history. Its full-color cover alone pulls together screenshots from Tetris, Dr. Mario, Yoshi, Kirby's Dream Land, Metroid Return of Samus, Wario Land Super Mario Land 3, The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening, Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Land Golden Coins. That's a who's-who of early Game Boy software.
The Resident Evil 6 guide wins if you need practical, campaign-by-campaign help for an ambitious horror shooter. It's the more recent release, published in 2012, and it's identified as a Capcom/Brady production specifically for RE6. Since it's described as having no markings inside, it's a clean reference that you can actually bookmark and write in if that's your style.
Product notes
Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book SNES Super Nintendo Official
The draw here is the complete Super Game Boy reference, a companion that explains how the SNES adapter brought Game Boy titles to the television. It also doubles as a love letter to early Game Boy classics, with a full-color cover showcasing Tetris, Dr. Mario, Yoshi, Kirby's Dream Land, Metroid Return of Samus, Wario Land Super Mario Land 3, The Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening, Donkey Kong, and Super Mario Land Golden Coins. The trade-off is the condition: the description mentions visible shelf wear, including light corner wear on the front, surface impressions and creasing on the back, and small dings at the spine and lower corners. If you're okay with a used guide that has clearly lived on someone's shelf, you'll get a sturdy reference for the Super Game Boy era. If you're hunting for a pristine collectible, this copy's wear will likely disappoint.
Resident Evil 6 Video Game Strategy Guide 2012 Capcom Brady Horror OOP
What makes this one appealing is its single-game depth. Published in 2012 by Capcom/Brady, it's a strategy guide built specifically for Resident Evil 6, covering the game's campaigns rather than spreading thin across a console library. The condition description says normal sturdy shape with light wear and no markings inside, which makes it a practical reference to keep at hand while you play. That focus is also the limitation: if you're not invested in that specific horror title, the guide's usefulness drops considerably. For a Resident Evil fan wanting a walkthrough for Leon, Chris, Jake, and Ada's stories, this is a solid companion; for a general collector, it's a niche buy.
Final choice by use case
If your shelf needs a nostalgic Nintendo reference that covers a whole library of Game Boy games through the Super Game Boy, choose the Super Game Boy guide at $11.99. It's the lower-priced pick and the one that celebrates a quirky piece of SNES history.
If your next playthrough is Resident Evil 6 and you want a dedicated campaign guide, choose the Resident Evil 6 guide at $18.99. It's the pricier of the two, but it's a 2012 Capcom/Brady production with no markings inside, ready to help with the game's intertwined stories.
