Choosing a video game strategy reference can feel less straightforward than picking a game: the price spread among used guides is wide, and condition, coverage, and publisher matter as much as the title on the cover. You might be hunting for a specific playthrough companion, a collector's piece, or a low-cost guide for a game you already own. This comparison walks through four distinct options: a Granstream Saga walkthrough, the Chrono Cross Official Strategy Guide, the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 guide, and the Resident Evil 6 Capcom/Brady guide.
Quick Take
The Granstream Saga guide is the lowest-priced option. The Chrono Cross guide sits in the middle with a named author and a 2000 edition. The Resident Evil 6 guide is the Capcom-published option, while the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 guide is the most expensive item in this group. If you know which game you need help with, the decision narrows quickly; if you are just building a reference shelf, condition and price will matter more.
Price Comparison at a Glance
| Guide | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Granstream Saga Prima Guide | $15.00 | |
| Chrono Cross Official Strategy Guide | $39.95 | |
| Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide | $81.20 | |
| Resident Evil 6 Strategy Guide | $18.99 |
Decision Matrix
| If you want... | Choose... |
|---|---|
| The lowest-priced guide in this group | Granstream Saga Prima Guide |
| A middle-priced RPG guide with a named author | Chrono Cross Official Strategy Guide |
| An official Tomb Raider 3 PS1 companion | Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide |
| A Capcom-published guide under $20 | Resident Evil 6 Strategy Guide |
Granstream Saga Prima Guide
At $15.00, this is the cheapest strategy reference in this four-way comparison. It's specifically built for the Granstream Saga series, with Prima Games producing the official walkthrough. If you own the game or want to finally get through it, the low price makes this an easy pickup. The guide is in Very Good condition, which is a solid place to start for a used book. The limitation is its narrow focus: it is tied to Granstream Saga, so it won't transfer to other games. If you don't need that exact title covered, the guide has little general-use value.
Chrono Cross Official Strategy Guide
Dan Birlew is credited as the author, and the book carries ISBN 9780744000009, a useful marker if you want to identify the same edition. Published by Brady in 2000, this paperback is aimed at anyone hunting for a Chrono Cross walkthrough from the game's original era. The $39.95 price puts it in the middle of this group, between the cheapest and most expensive guides here. The trade-off is condition: this copy is rated Good, so expect cosmetic wear and possible light markings inside. If you care more about having a complete walkthrough than pristine pages, this is a practical middle point.
Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide
The $81.20 price puts this Tomb Raider 3 PS1 walkthrough at the top of the range by a wide margin. It is explicitly an official game walkthrough book for Tomb Raider 3, and the game name is the clear draw. The copy is in Good condition, which means it will show some signs of prior use but remains a usable reference. If your focus is Tomb Raider 3 specifically, this gives you a guide made for that game. The limitation is price: at more than double the next-priced guide in this set, it makes sense only when you truly need Tomb Raider 3 coverage rather than a general strategy reference.
Resident Evil 6 Strategy Guide
Published by Capcom/Brady and dated 2012, this Resident Evil 6 guide brings a later-era reference into the group. It is priced at $18.99 and is in Good condition, with light wear and no interior markings. If you are playing Resident Evil 6 and want an official companion, this guide gives you a Capcom-produced reference for that exact game. The limitation is its single-game focus: it concentrates on Resident Evil 6, so it won't help with earlier Resident Evil titles. At this price point, it fills a specific slot for players who want official guidance for one shooter.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
If you want the smallest financial commitment, the Granstream Saga guide is the pick. For an RPG guide with a named author and a 2000 Brady edition, the Chrono Cross guide fits. For Resident Evil 6 players, the Capcom/Brady guide is the direct match. And for Tomb Raider 3 on PS1, the official walkthrough is the one to set aside more money for. Each purchase depends on which game you are actually playing, but the wide price spread here makes it easy to match the guide to your budget.
