Novelty mice are an interesting space in the gaming peripheral world. For the most part, novelty mice are made for just what their name implies - novelty, niche uses where the performance doesn’t matter as much. That’s because, generally speaking, a niche mouse is going to focus less on performance and high-quality construction and more on being a charming, often adorable centerpiece of your gaming setup.
We love novelty mice, particularly for children and young gamers. If you’re looking for a novelty mouse to add to yourgaming setupor your office desk, we’re here to help. Here are six of our favorite novelty mice that you’re able to easily find on the market.
Yocunker Mini Wireless Ladybug Mouse
Lady, Bug, Mouse
Admit it, we’ve all wanted to game on a ladybug. This mouse is perfect for kids, comes with an ergonomic design, and has a plug-and-play design that helps you avoid drivers or software.
If you’re a fan of ladybugs, why wouldn’t you want to spend your computer time using one as a mouse? Lady-bug-mouse might sound like a lot of nouns in a row, but once you put your wireless dongle in, it’s more than a bundle of words.
We love this mouse for its small and wireless design. That makes it as portable as a real ladybug would be, easily transported to class or the office. In these casual environments, you don’t need to worry about high DPI or strong performance, so this ladybug will serve you well.
Mofii Wireless Silent Rabbit Mouse
Great for keeping noise down
If you’re tired of the loud clicking of the average mouse, the Mofii Wireless Silent Rabbit Mouse is a great choice. This mouse has larger buttons to make it easier for kids to use.
What if you’re getting tired of the loud clicking that many mice have when you’re trying to use them? This can be a huge headache in quiet seminar classes where you don’t want to worry about drawing attention to yourself. It might also be annoying if you’re buying a mouse for your young child and don’t want to listen to constant clicking.
The Mofii Wireless Silent Rabbit Mouse is a great choice, no matter what the use-case is. The large ear-like buttons are a great addition for younger users as they’re much larger than the average novelty mouse. We also love the staggeringly long battery life, lasting as long as 16 months on a pair of batteries.
Mouse hamster? We certainly can’t think of a reason why you wouldn’t want to use such a thing. Of all the novelty mice we can discuss, this is likely the best one for long-term use or forgaming purposes. That’s because this mouse is designed with ergonomic benefits in mind.
Many novelty mice are made to be cute and novel and aren’t made with ergonomics in mind. But this mouse has perfect resting spots for your fingers that can help fend off fatigue. Whether you’re just a hamster lover or looking for a genuinely great mouse, the Elec Space Hamster Mouse is perfect.
8Bitdo N30 2.4GHz NES Controller Design Mouse
Doesn’t work for a NES
Looking for the perfect retro gaming decor to fit in with your peripherals? The 8Bitdo N30 2.4GHz NES Controller Design Mouse is great for helping your love for gaming shine.
If you’re an older gamer or just love collecting retro things, this mouse is a perfect combination of worlds for you. 8Bitdo’s N30 2.4GHz Nes Controller Design mouse is a mouse designed to look like the original Nintendo Entertainment System controller, though it won’t function the same.
The mouse buttons serve as the original A/B buttons, while the D-Pad on the side is as functional as it is novel. That said, this isn’t the most comfortable, ergonomic mouse to use, especially for long periods. But when we think back on Nintendo controllers, wereanyof them really that comfortable to use?
Akko Cat Theme 2.4G Wireless Mouse
A game of cat-mouse
If you’re looking for a portable wireless mouse, AKKO is the perfect mouse for your uses. We love this mouse for casual uses, but be careful for the kitty ears!
For cat lovers, AKKO has us covered. This wireless mouse is excellent for its lengthy range, making it to about 10 meters before it begins to lose signal. Because of that, we love it for classrooms where the novel shape won’t impact your professionalism. It also serves as a great conversation starter in the office.
The only problem we can spot is that the ears can get in the way of your fingers depending on how you hold the mouse. Ultimately, this is a subjective problem, and we believe you’ll be happy with this adorable feline.
QYY Wired Novelty Frog Mouse
Small to fit into a child’s hand
Ever wanted to game on a frog? This novelty mouse is ideal for children, has a wire to avoid battery issues, and is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a cute, eye-catching mouse.
Ever wanted to have a mouse just starerightinto your soul while you browse? If that’s the case, QYY’s novelty frog mouse is a great choice! We love this as a mouse for kids, shining in edutainment games and casual browsing. The eye buttons are easy to hit, so children just learning to use a mouse can easily and comfortably click them. Otherwise, the eye buttons are somewhat heavy, which can make it easy to misclick.
FAQ
Are Novelty Mice Great For Gaming?
We don’t recommend most novelty mice for competitive gaming. But if you’re playing simple games where you’ll only need to click or don’t need extra hotkeys, there’s no reason to avoid these mice.
Are Novelty Mice More Expensive?
Not usually, no. These mice tend to focus more on being cute or novel than they focus on being high-quality. That isn’t to say they’rebadmice, simply that they don’t have all the bells and whistles that extremely expensive mice often have, making themgreat budget options.
Are Novelty Mice Hard To Find?
It depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking online, you’ll likely find plenty of mice that fit your desires. Physical stores often only carry a few since they aren’t as effective as some other mice. Consider checking gaming stores and kid sections for some mice.
