PlayStation 2
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PlayStation 2 is a home video game console developed by Sony that became one of the best-selling and most influential gaming systems of all time, known for its vast game library and DVD playback capabilities.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 2 canonical | 87 |
| PlayStation | 2 |
| PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits line | 1 |
| PlayStation 2 Slimline | 1 |
| Sony PlayStation 2 | 1 |
| original PlayStation 2 (fat model) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2496289 — 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: PlayStation 2 Context triple: [Spyro the Dragon, notablePlatform, PlayStation 2]
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Sony PlayStation 3
The Sony PlayStation 3 is a home video game console by Sony, notable for its Blu-ray support, online gaming via the PlayStation Network, and use of the advanced Cell microprocessor architecture.
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B.
PlayStation
PlayStation is a popular line of video game consoles and gaming platforms developed by Sony, known for its extensive library of exclusive titles and global influence on the gaming industry.
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C.
PlayStation Portable
The PlayStation Portable is a handheld gaming console developed by Sony that brought console-quality 3D games, multimedia playback, and online connectivity to a portable device.
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D.
PSP
PSP is an alternative name for Public School English, referring to the English language curriculum or program used in public schools.
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E.
PSX
PSX is the main stock exchange of Pakistan where shares of publicly listed Pakistani companies are traded.
- 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: PlayStation 2 Target entity description: PlayStation 2 is a home video game console developed by Sony that became one of the best-selling and most influential gaming systems of all time, known for its vast game library and DVD playback capabilities.
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A.
Sony PlayStation 3
The Sony PlayStation 3 is a home video game console by Sony, notable for its Blu-ray support, online gaming via the PlayStation Network, and use of the advanced Cell microprocessor architecture.
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B.
PlayStation
PlayStation is a popular line of video game consoles and gaming platforms developed by Sony, known for its extensive library of exclusive titles and global influence on the gaming industry.
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C.
PlayStation Portable
The PlayStation Portable is a handheld gaming console developed by Sony that brought console-quality 3D games, multimedia playback, and online connectivity to a portable device.
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D.
PSP
PSP is an alternative name for Public School English, referring to the English language curriculum or program used in public schools.
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E.
PSX
PSX is the main stock exchange of Pakistan where shares of publicly listed Pakistani companies are traded.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sony game console
ⓘ
home video game console ⓘ sixth-generation video game console ⓘ |
| announcedOn | 1999-03-01 ⓘ |
| bestSellingGame | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ⓘ |
| brand | PlayStation ⓘ |
| builtInNetwork | Ethernet port on Slimline models ⓘ |
| colorVariant |
ceramic white
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charcoal black ⓘ various limited edition colors ⓘ |
| competesWith |
Xbox
ⓘ
surface form:
Microsoft Xbox
Nintendo GameCube ⓘ Dreamcast ⓘ
surface form:
Sega Dreamcast
|
| controller | DualShock 2 ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| cpu | Emotion Engine ⓘ |
| cpuClockSpeed | 294 MHz ⓘ |
| discontinuationDateJapan | 2012-12-28 ⓘ |
| discontinuationDateWorldwide | 2013-01-04 ⓘ |
| feature |
support for IEEE 1394 (i.LINK) on early models
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support for USB ports ⓘ support for component video output ⓘ support for optical digital audio output ⓘ support for progressive scan in some games ⓘ |
| generation | sixth generation ⓘ |
| gpu | Graphics Synthesizer ⓘ |
| hasModel |
PlayStation 2
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
PlayStation 2 Slimline
PlayStation 2 self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
original PlayStation 2 (fat model)
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| impact |
expanded mainstream appeal of video games
ⓘ
helped popularize DVD format adoption ⓘ |
| lifecycle | over 12 years of production ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment ⓘ |
| notableFor |
DVD-Video playback
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backward compatibility with most original PlayStation games ⓘ being one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time ⓘ large game library ⓘ |
| notableGame |
Final Fantasy X
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God of War ⓘ God of War ⓘ
surface form:
God of War II
Gran Turismo ⓘ
surface form:
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 4 ⓘ Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ⓘ Kingdom Hearts ⓘ Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty ⓘ Shadow of the Colossus ⓘ |
| onlineService |
PlayStation Network
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surface form:
PlayStation 2 online service
|
| opticalDrive | DVD-ROM drive ⓘ |
| platformType | home console ⓘ |
| predecessor | PlayStation ⓘ |
| regionCodeSystem | region-locked DVDs and games ⓘ |
| releaseDateAustralia | 2000-11-30 ⓘ |
| releaseDateEurope | 2000-11-24 ⓘ |
| releaseDateJapan | 2000-03-04 ⓘ |
| releaseDateNorthAmerica | 2000-10-26 ⓘ |
| requiresAccessoryForOnline | network adapter (for original model) ⓘ |
| storageMedium | 8 MB PlayStation 2 memory card ⓘ |
| successor |
Sony PlayStation 3
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surface form:
PlayStation 3
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| supportsMedia |
CD-ROM
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DVD-ROM ⓘ DVD-Video ⓘ audio CD ⓘ |
| supportsOnlinePlay | yes ⓘ |
| systemMemory | 32 MB RDRAM ⓘ |
| unitsSoldWorldwide | >155 million ⓘ |
| videoMemory | 4 MB embedded DRAM ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: PlayStation 2 Description of subject: PlayStation 2 is a home video game console developed by Sony that became one of the best-selling and most influential gaming systems of all time, known for its vast game library and DVD playback capabilities.
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