Famicom Modem
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The Famicom Modem was an add-on device for Nintendo’s Family Computer that enabled online connectivity for services like banking, news, and game-related data in Japan.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Famicom Modem canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T20165217 — 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)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Famicom Modem Context triple: [Family Computer, notablePeripheral, Famicom Modem]
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A.
Famicom Disk System
The Famicom Disk System is a Japan-exclusive floppy disk-based add-on for Nintendo's Family Computer that enabled cheaper, rewritable games and expanded audio capabilities.
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B.
Sega Modem (Japan)
The Sega Modem (Japan) was a Japan-only online connectivity accessory for Sega’s 8-bit consoles that enabled features like networked gaming and data services.
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C.
Fujitsu FM-7
The Fujitsu FM-7 is a Japanese 8-bit home computer from the early 1980s, known for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities and popularity among hobbyists and game developers.
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D.
Ricoh 2A03
The Ricoh 2A03 is an 8-bit microprocessor derived from the MOS Technology 6502 that powered the Nintendo Entertainment System and integrated both CPU and audio functions.
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E.
PC-8801
The PC-8801 is a popular 1980s Japanese home computer by NEC, known for its influential role in early Japanese PC gaming and visual novels.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Famicom Modem Target entity description: The Famicom Modem was an add-on device for Nintendo’s Family Computer that enabled online connectivity for services like banking, news, and game-related data in Japan.
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A.
Famicom Disk System
The Famicom Disk System is a Japan-exclusive floppy disk-based add-on for Nintendo's Family Computer that enabled cheaper, rewritable games and expanded audio capabilities.
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B.
Sega Modem (Japan)
The Sega Modem (Japan) was a Japan-only online connectivity accessory for Sega’s 8-bit consoles that enabled features like networked gaming and data services.
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C.
Fujitsu FM-7
The Fujitsu FM-7 is a Japanese 8-bit home computer from the early 1980s, known for its advanced graphics and sound capabilities and popularity among hobbyists and game developers.
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D.
Ricoh 2A03
The Ricoh 2A03 is an 8-bit microprocessor derived from the MOS Technology 6502 that powered the Nintendo Entertainment System and integrated both CPU and audio functions.
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E.
PC-8801
The PC-8801 is a popular 1980s Japanese home computer by NEC, known for its influential role in early Japanese PC gaming and visual novels.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.