The Playdia (プレイディア, Pureidia) (developed under the codename "BA-X"[2]) is a fifth-generation home video game console released exclusively in Japan in 1994[3] at the initial price of ¥24,800.

[4] It was intended for a young audience and, like many consoles of the era (such as the LaserActive and the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer), was marketed more as a multimedia home entertainment system than as a dedicated gaming console,[5] with anime quiz software and edutainment making up most of the game library.

The target age group was set mainly for elementary school students as both the hardware and software were inexpensive for home games at the time.

[6] The Playdia can create anime-style full motion video (FMV) using CD-based games.

[6] As a simple interactive cartoon, the player just directs the on-screen figure by choosing from the menu options that are presented to them on the Playdia control pad.