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 (2005), Input by Apple

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

CPUN/A
Cores
Memory (RAM)None
Storage
DisplayNone
GPUN/A
PortsUSB / Bluetooth variants
WeightVaries by model
DimensionsMulti-button mouse with scroll ball
Operating systemDriver / firmware support
ReleasedAugust 2005
Discontinued2009
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