Commodore 1350 Mouse
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Commodore 1350 Mouse
“The 1350 was our first mouse for the Commodore platform, designed to bring point-and-click functionality to both the C64 and early Amiga systems. It represented our commitment to making computers more user-friendly.” - RJ Mical, Amiga Designer
🚧 Coming Soon!
We’re currently developing comprehensive coverage of the Commodore 1350 Mouse - Commodore’s first mouse input device.
What’s Coming:
📋 Complete Product Coverage:
- First Commodore mouse design
- Compatibility with C64 and Amiga systems
- Technical specifications and operation
- Software support and applications
🔧 Technical Specifications:
- Mechanical Design - Ball-based tracking system
- Interface - Digital joystick port connection
- Resolution - Movement tracking accuracy
- Button Configuration - Single or dual button options
- Compatibility - C64, C128, and early Amiga support
📸 Rich Visual Content:
- 1350 Mouse product photography
- Internal mechanism details
- Software interface examples
- Comparison with later 1351 model
💻 Software Support:
- GEOS operating system integration
- Graphics and CAD applications
- Educational software support
- Gaming applications
Why the 1350 Mouse Matters
The 1350 Mouse was significant for several reasons:
- First Commodore mouse - Pioneering input device
- GUI enablement - Supporting graphical interfaces
- Cross-platform design - C64 and Amiga compatibility
- User experience - Improving computer interaction
Technical Innovation
The 1350 featured several important design elements:
- Joystick port interface - Using existing C64 connections
- Digital tracking - Early mouse tracking technology
- Ergonomic design - Comfortable user experience
- Software integration - Working with existing applications
Software Ecosystem
The 1350 Mouse enabled:
- GEOS - Graphical operating system for C64
- Graphics programs - Paint and drawing applications
- CAD software - Computer-aided design tools
- Educational software - Interactive learning programs
Market Impact
The 1350 Mouse helped establish:
- GUI computing - Graphical user interfaces on Commodore systems
- Professional applications - Business and creative software
- User accessibility - Easier computer interaction
- Platform evolution - Preparing for advanced Amiga systems
Collector Information
Today, the 1350 Mouse is valued for:
- Historical significance - First Commodore mouse
- System completion - Essential for GEOS and graphics software
- Technical interest - Early mouse technology
- Compatibility - Works with multiple Commodore systems
📅 Expected Publication: Coming in the next major site update
🔍 Research Status: In progress - gathering technical documentation and software examples
📧 Have Information? Contact us if you have 1350 Mouse documentation, photos, or memories to share!
This page is part of our ongoing effort to document every Commodore peripheral ever made. Check back soon for the complete 1350 Mouse coverage!