diff --git a/gfx/drivers/ps2_gfx.c b/gfx/drivers/ps2_gfx.c
index e89d2d6322..58dbce4d7b 100644
--- a/gfx/drivers/ps2_gfx.c
+++ b/gfx/drivers/ps2_gfx.c
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ static GSGLOBAL *init_GSGlobal(void)
 
    gsKit_init_screen(gsGlobal);
    gsKit_mode_switch(gsGlobal, GS_ONESHOT);
+   gsKit_clear(gsGlobal, GS_BLACK);
 
    return gsGlobal;
 }