diff --git a/BizHawk.Emulation.Cores/Computers/Commodore64/C64.cs b/BizHawk.Emulation.Cores/Computers/Commodore64/C64.cs
index 2c770094a6..5521e72f69 100644
--- a/BizHawk.Emulation.Cores/Computers/Commodore64/C64.cs
+++ b/BizHawk.Emulation.Cores/Computers/Commodore64/C64.cs
@@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ namespace BizHawk.Emulation.Cores.Computers.Commodore64
 			cyclesPerFrame = board.vic.CyclesPerFrame;
 			CoreComm.UsesDriveLed = true;
 			SetupMemoryDomains();
+			HardReset();
 		}
 
 		public void Dispose()