diff --git a/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c b/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
index 87cbbbe6..85cb2b23 100644
--- a/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
+++ b/zsnes/src/linux/sdllink.c
@@ -504,6 +504,7 @@ int startgame(void)
 	   return FALSE;
    }
    SurfaceLocking = SDL_MUSTLOCK(surface);
+   SDL_WarpMouse(0,0);
 
    // Grab mouse in fullscreen mode
    FullScreen ? SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_ON) : SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_OFF);