Wii U optical disc
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The Wii U optical disc is a proprietary high-capacity game disc format developed by Nintendo for distributing software on the Wii U console.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Wii U optical disc canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5192777 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Wii U optical disc Context triple: [Wii U, media, Wii U optical disc]
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A.
Wii optical disc
The Wii optical disc is Nintendo's proprietary game and media storage format used exclusively by the Wii console to distribute and run its software titles.
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B.
Wii U
The Wii U is Nintendo’s eighth-generation home video game console that introduced a tablet-like GamePad controller with a built-in touchscreen for dual-screen and asymmetric gameplay.
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C.
Wii U Virtual Console
Wii U Virtual Console is a digital service on Nintendo's Wii U system that allows players to purchase and play classic games from older Nintendo platforms.
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D.
Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console by Nintendo known for its motion-sensing controllers and family-friendly, accessible gaming experience.
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E.
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii U console, featuring a built-in touchscreen, motion controls, and traditional button inputs for both off-TV and integrated gameplay experiences.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Wii U optical disc Target entity description: The Wii U optical disc is a proprietary high-capacity game disc format developed by Nintendo for distributing software on the Wii U console.
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A.
Wii optical disc
The Wii optical disc is Nintendo's proprietary game and media storage format used exclusively by the Wii console to distribute and run its software titles.
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B.
Wii U
The Wii U is Nintendo’s eighth-generation home video game console that introduced a tablet-like GamePad controller with a built-in touchscreen for dual-screen and asymmetric gameplay.
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C.
Wii U Virtual Console
Wii U Virtual Console is a digital service on Nintendo's Wii U system that allows players to purchase and play classic games from older Nintendo platforms.
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D.
Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii is a home video game console by Nintendo known for its motion-sensing controllers and family-friendly, accessible gaming experience.
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E.
Wii U GamePad
The Wii U GamePad is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii U console, featuring a built-in touchscreen, motion controls, and traditional button inputs for both off-TV and integrated gameplay experiences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
optical disc format
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proprietary disc format ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Blu-ray Disc technology
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linked to:
Blu-ray Disc format
|
| capacity |
approximately 25 GB single-layer
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approximately 50 GB dual-layer ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | Wii U optical disc drive ⓘ |
| copyProtection | proprietary Nintendo DRM ⓘ |
| designedFor | home video game console ⓘ |
| developer | Nintendo ⓘ |
| introducedWith | Wii U ⓘ |
| marketedBy | Nintendo ⓘ |
| mediumFor |
Wii U game
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Wii U software ⓘ |
| notCompatibleWith |
standard Blu-ray players
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standard DVD players ⓘ |
| physicalMedium | polycarbonate disc ⓘ |
| platform | Wii U ⓘ |
| predecessorFormat |
Wii Optical Disc
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linked to:
Wii optical disc
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| primaryColorOfLabelSide | varies by game ⓘ |
| primaryUseRegion | worldwide ⓘ |
| readOnly | true ⓘ |
| readSpeed | constant linear velocity ⓘ |
| regionCoding | region-locked ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 2012 ⓘ |
| shape | 120 mm disc ⓘ |
| successorOf |
Wii Optical Disc
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linked to:
Wii optical disc
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| usedBy |
retail Wii U games
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some Wii U application software ⓘ |
| usedFor |
software distribution
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video game distribution ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Wii U optical disc Description of subject: The Wii U optical disc is a proprietary high-capacity game disc format developed by Nintendo for distributing software on the Wii U console.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.