Choosing a retro video game strategy reference can be a surprisingly stressful decision. One guide is a used PC manual at $4.99; another is a PS1-era walkthrough at $81.20. Do you spend more for a book that matches the exact game you already own, or save money and live with a slightly worn cover? This comparison looks at four strategy guides side by side, using their listed prices and conditions to help you decide which one belongs on your shelf.
Quick Take
The four guides in this comparison cover very different games. The Doom 3 guide is the inexpensive workhorse of the group. The Granstream Saga guide is a Prima softcover in strong shape. The Super Game Boy guide is a Nintendo book for a specific SNES accessory. The Tomb Raider 3 guide is the high-priced outlier, more suitable for collectors who specifically want that PS1-era guide.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide Used Official Game Walkthrough Book | USD 81.20 | |
| The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide VIDEO GAME walkthrough book | USD 15.00 | |
| Doom 3 Prima Official Game Guide PC Strategy Book id Software 2004 Walkthrough | USD 4.99 | |
| Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book SNES Super Nintendo Official | USD 11.99 |
Decision Matrix
- If you are playing Doom 3 on PC and want the low-priced guide in this set, the Doom 3 Prima Official Game Guide is the clear match.
- If you need a dedicated Granstream Saga walkthrough and prefer a clean copy, the Prima guide for that game fits the request.
- If you are using a Super Game Boy on a Super Nintendo and want a Nintendo reference, the Super Game Boy guide covers that niche.
- If you are specifically collecting Tomb Raider 3 on PS1, the used walkthrough book is the only item here aimed at that game.
Product Notes
Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide Used Official Game Walkthrough Book
At the high end of this price spread, the Tomb Raider 3 PS1 Strategy Guide stands out as a used walkthrough book for the PS1 version of Tomb Raider III. If you are collecting for that specific game, this is the title that matches the walkthrough format. The limitation is practical: the asking price is far above the other three guides, so it is hard to recommend as an everyday play aid. You are paying for a very specific PS1-era guide with the Tomb Raider name attached, not for a general-purpose reference. For a reader who simply wants level help on a budget, the other guides in this comparison are far more accessible.
The Granstream Saga: Prima's Official Strategy Guide VIDEO GAME walkthrough book
The Granstream Saga guide from Prima Games sits between the cheapest and most expensive guides in this group, and it comes in Very Good condition. The book is built around the Granstream Saga series and is meant to walk players through the RPG, with tips, tricks, and strategies for progressing through the game. That makes it a solid middle option for someone who wants a published guide for that specific title. The limitation is focus: this is a Granstream Saga-specific guide, not a broader reference for other games. If you are playing a different RPG, the book will not give you the same level of direct help. The clean shape makes it an appealing shelf copy for someone who wants a presentable Prima guide without chasing a high-priced collector copy.
Doom 3 Prima Official Game Guide PC Strategy Book id Software 2004 Walkthrough
At the low end of this set, the Doom 3 Prima Official Game Guide is the most affordable book here. The cover shows minor edge wear and corner scuffing, so it is clearly a used working copy rather than a pristine collectible. Inside, the guide covers Doom 3 on PC with a level-by-level walkthrough, BFG locations, secrets, single-player maps, multiplayer hints, character and enemy stats, cheat codes, storage cabinet combos, and weapon overviews. That makes it a practical desk-side reference for anyone working through the id Software shooter. The trade-off is cosmetic: the scuffed cover is part of the package. If your priority is game help over shelf perfection, the low price and broad content make this an easy first choice.
Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book SNES Super Nintendo Official
The Super Game Boy Nintendo Strategy Guide Book is a Nintendo-branded reference for the Super Game Boy accessory and compatible Game Boy games. The full-color cover features 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, so it leans into retro nostalgia. The limitation is wear: the front cover has light corner and edge wear, while the back cover shows surface impressions and light creasing, with small dings at the spine and lower corners. For someone who wants a Nintendo companion for the Super Game Boy and can accept used-book flaws, this guide fills that slot without moving into the high-priced territory of the PS1-era book.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a budget-conscious Doom 3 PC player: the Doom 3 Prima Official Game Guide.
- For a Granstream Saga player who wants a clean copy: the Prima guide for that game.
- For a Super Game Boy owner on a Super Nintendo: the Nintendo strategy guide for the accessory.
- For a Tomb Raider 3 collector: the used PS1 walkthrough, if the price fits your collection goals.
