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.
Apple’s first multi-button mouse.
Magic Mouse (2009)
Mighty Mouse: key facts
When was the Mighty Mouse released?
The Mighty Mouse arrived 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 specs stand out?
Key specs: USB / Bluetooth variants.
Why does the Mighty Mouse matter?
Apple’s first multi-button mouse.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| 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).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11