Choosing a video game strategy reference for a retro collection usually comes down to two different kinds of reading: a dedicated guidebook or a period magazine. On one side is the Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book, an official reference for the Super Game Boy adapter and compatible Game Boy games. On the other is Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135, a glossy magazine issue centered on Kingdom Hearts 2. Here is how they compare for your shelf.
Quick Verdict
If you want a focused guide to the Super Game Boy and its Game Boy library, the Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book is the better buy at $11.99. If you collect magazines and want Kingdom Hearts 2 coverage, the Tips & Tricks May 2006 issue at $14.95 will likely satisfy you more.
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book | $11.99 | Good | Strategy guide / reference book | Super Game Boy players and Nintendo guide collectors |
| Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 | $14.95 | Very Good | Glossy strategy magazine | Kingdom Hearts 2 fans and magazine collectors |
Where Each Product Wins
The Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book wins on price and focus. It is an official Super Game Boy strategy guide, so its contents center on the adapter and compatible Game Boy games. The lower listed price makes it an easy entry point for someone who wants a dedicated reference without spending extra.
The Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 wins on condition and presentation. It is graded Very Good, and the glossy magazine format was kept bagged and boarded. For someone who values a clean, display-friendly issue, that counts.
Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book
This guide is a purpose-built reference book rather than a general magazine. Its full-color cover shows 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, Super Mario Land Golden Coins and more. That gives you a broad tour of the Game Boy library as it looked through the Super Game Boy adapter. The condition is listed as Good, so you should be comfortable with visible shelf wear, especially light corner and edge wear on the front and small dings on the back. If you want one dedicated reference for the Super Game Boy, this is the strongest format.
Tips & Tricks May 2006 #135 Video Game Strategy Guide Magazine
This is the more presentation-focused pick of the two. The issue is marked Very Good and was bagged and boarded, which matters if you plan to keep it on display. It is a glossy Tips & Tricks magazine focused on Kingdom Hearts 2, and its country of origin is the United States. It costs a bit more than the Super Game Boy guide, but you are paying for a cleaner collectible magazine. The main limitation is that it is a magazine issue, not a dedicated guidebook, which may matter if you want a single product devoted to one game.
Final Choice by Use Case
If you are playing through Game Boy games on a Super Game Boy, choose the Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book. If you are a Kingdom Hearts 2 fan or a magazine collector who values glossy condition, choose the Tips & Tricks May 2006 issue.
