Infrared Rays

Infrared Rays is the name of the wireless controller included with Playdia consoles, which uses the infrared band to communicate.

First announced by Bandai with the BA-X prototype at the Tokyo Toy Show in June 1994, the Infrared Rays controller has an effective range of about 16 feet.

Alternate controllers

 * Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon SuperS: Hiragana Lessons with Sailor Moon! included a "Kaleido Moon Scope" (カレイドムーンスコープ) scepter-type controller for use with the game.
 * Deluxe editions of Ultraman: Hiragana Mission included a "Special Armband" (スペシュウムバンド) controller for use with the game.