Playdia

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Playdia
Bandai-Playdia-Set-R.jpg
Manufacturer Bandai
Type stationary game console
publication
JapanJapan September 23, 1994
Storage media CD-ROM
Online service none
predecessor none
successor none

Playdia ( Jap. : プレイディア , Hepburn : Pureidia , developed under the codename SA-X ) is a stationary game console of the fifth generation made by Bandai was released on 23 September 1994 exclusively in Japan at a price of ¥ 24,800.

It was intended more for a younger gaming audience and, like many other consoles of this generation, was marketed as a multimedia entertainment system rather than as such. The console was delivered with a wireless controller that exchanges data with the console via infrared .

hardware

Technical specifications

  • CPU : 8-bit Toshiba TMP87C800F (NEC PD78214GC) processor, clock frequency: 8 MHz
  • RAM : 256 kB
  • Internal memory : 24 kB
  • Graphics : 512 kB graphics RAM
    • Color depth: 4 bit to 24 bit (16.7 million colors)
    • Resolution: 640 × 480

Games

1994 (11 tracks)

  • 23.09. - Dragon Ball Z - Shin Saiyan Zetsumetsu Keikaku Chikyū Hen - [BAPD-01]
  • 23.09. - Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon S - Quiz Taiketsu! Sailor Power Kesshū !! - [BAPD-02]
  • 23.09. - SD Gundam Daizukan - [BAPD-03]
  • 28.09. - Ultraman Powered - Kaijū Gekimetsu Sakusen - [BAPD-04]
  • 28.09. - Hello Kitty - Yume no Kuni Daibōken - [BAPD-05]
  • 25.12. - Aqua Adventure - Blue Lilty - [BAPD-06]
  • 25.11. - Newton museum - Kyōryū Nendaiki Zenpen - [BAPD-07]
  • 25.11. - Newton museum - Kyōryū Nendaiki Kōhen - [BAPD-08]
  • December 8th - Shuppatsu! Dōbutsu Tankentai - [BAPD-09]
  • 16.12. - Ultra Seven - Chikyū Bōei Sakusen - [BAPD-10]
  • 16.12. - Dragon Ball Z - Shin Saiyan Zetsumetsu Keikaku Uchū Hen - [BAPD-11]

1995 (16 tracks)

  • 24.01. - Norimono Banzai !! - Kuruma Daishūgō !! - [BAPD-12]
  • 24.01. - Norimono Banzai !! - Densha Daishūgō !! - [BAPD-13]
  • 22.03. - Ie Naki Ko - Suzu no Sentaku - [VPRJ-09722]
  • 22.03. - Gamera - The Time Adventure - [BAPD-15]
  • 22.06. - Elements Voice Series vol.1 Mika Kanai - Wind & Breeze - [BAPD-18]
  • 22.06. - Elements Voice Series vol.2 Rica Fukami - Private Step - [BAPD-19]
  • 22.06. - Elements Voice Series vol.3 Aya Hisakawa - Forest Sways - [BAPD-20]
  • 07/28 - Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon SuperS - Sailor Moon to Hiragana Lesson! - [BAPD-21]
  • 07/28 - Ultraman - Hiragana Dai Sakusen - [BAPD-22]
  • 07/28 - Ultraman - Alphabet TV e Yōkoso - [BAPD-23]
  • 08/24 - Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon SS - Sailor Moon to Hajimete no Eigo - [BAPD-24]
  • 08/24 - Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon SS - Yōkoso! Sailor Yōchien - [BAPD-25]
  • 08/24 - Ultraman - Oide yo! Ultra Yōchien - [BAPD-26]
  • 20.10. - Chōgōkin Selections - [BKPD-01]
  • 11/16 - Elements Voice Series vol.4 Yuri Shiratori - Rainbow Harmony - [BKPD-02]
  • 15.12. - Soreike! Anpanman - Picnic de Obenkyō - [BAPD-27]

1996 (6 tracks)

  • 22.03. - Ultraman - Sūji de Asobō Ultra Land - [BAPD-28]
  • 22.03. - Ultraman - Ultraman Chinō UP Dai Sakusen - [BAPD-29]
  • 27.03. - Elements Voice Series vol.5 Mariko Kouda - Welcome to the Marikotown! - [BKPD-03]
  • 04/24 - Nintama Rantarō - Gungun Nobiru Chinō Hen - [BKPD-04]
  • May 15 - Nintama Rantarō - Hajimete Oboeru Chishiki Hen - [BKPD-05]
  • 26.06. - Gekisou Sentai Carranger - Tatakae! Hiragana Racer - [BKPD-06]

Unpublished (6 titles)

  • Yumi to Tokoton Playdia - [BS-003]
  • Go! Go! Ackman Planet - [BS-005]
  • Jamp Gentei Special - 4 Dai Hero Battle Taizen - [BS-006]
  • Bandai Item Collection 70 - [BS-007]
  • Playdia IQ Kids - [BS-009]
  • Kero Kero Keroppi - Uki Uki Party Land - [BS-010]

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Starr, Michael; Chapple, Craig. VINTROPEDIA - Vintage Computer & Retro Console Price Guide 2009 . Lulu. 2008. p84
  2. ^ Forster, Winnie (2005). The encyclopedia of consoles, handhelds & home computers 1972 - 2005 . GAMEPLAN. p. 201. ISBN3-00-015359-4
  3. ↑ GameForest - TV ゲ ー ム の 歴 史 - プ レ イ デ ィ ア . Retrieved March 16, 2020 .
  4. ↑ "Overseas Prospects: Bandai BA-X". GamePro (64). IDG. November 1994. p. 268
  5. ↑ Bandai Playdia - History & Reviews. In: videogameconsolelibrary.com. Video Game Console Library, accessed April 6, 2020 .
  6. ↑ Bandai Playdia - Specs & Manual. In: videogameconsolelibrary.com. Video Game Console Library, accessed April 6, 2020 .

Web links

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