diff --git a/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c b/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
index 41558988..7f02e2b5 100644
--- a/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
+++ b/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ DWORD                   CurrentJoy=0;
 
 SDL_Joystick	*JoystickInput[4];
 
-DWORD                   BitDepth=16;
+DWORD                   BitDepth=0;
 BYTE                    BackColor=0;
 
 float MouseMinX=0;