| Super NES Mouse | |
| Developer: | Nintendo |
| Manufacturer: | Nintendo |
| Type: | Video game console peripheral |
| Generation: | Fourth generation |
| Price: | $29.95 |
| Media: | Input device |
| Related: | Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
The Super NES Mouse, sold as the in Japan, is a peripheral created by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was released in 1992, on July 14 in Japan, in August in North America, and on December 10 in Europe. Originally designed for use with the game Mario Paint, the Super NES Mouse was sold in a bundle with the game and included a plastic mouse pad. Soon after its introduction, several other titles were released with Mouse support.
Although this device closely resembles and mimics the functionality of a two-button computer mouse, it is smaller than most computer mice of the time and has a significantly shorter cord than the standard Super NES controller. Due to its proprietary connector it is not compatible with PCs' motherboards.
The Mario Paint and Mouse package sold more than units by March 1993.[1] In 2017, Hyperkin released the Hyper Click Mouse, an aftermarket Super NES mouse that utilizes optical motion detection in place of the rolling ball used in the original model.[2]
The Super NES Mouse was supported by many games during its lifetime, and even by the Super Game Boy accessory.[3] Certain games released after the Mouse—such as Super Mario All-Stars, Tetris & Dr. Mario, Yoshi's Island, and Kirby Super Star—display a warning message indicating that the mouse is incompatible with that game.
This is an incomplete list of games that support the accessory: