Input · The Digital Hub · 2005
Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse looked like a one-button Apple mouse but hid right-click and a tiny scroll ball, finally acknowledging what Mac users had been plugging in for years.
Mighty Mouse: key facts
When was the Mighty Mouse released?
The Mighty Mouse was released in August 2005. Apple discontinued it in 2009.
How much did the Mighty Mouse cost?
The Mighty Mouse launched at $49 in 2005 — about $80 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Mighty Mouse’s specs?
The Mighty Mouse used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Mighty Mouse matter?
Apple’s first multi-button mouse.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | USB / Bluetooth variants |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Multi-button mouse with scroll ball |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | August 2005 |
| Discontinued | 2009 |
| Launch price | $49 |
How the Mighty Mouse compares to today
Launched at $49 in 2005 — about $80 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27