diff --git a/pcsx2/x86/ix86-32/iR5900-32.cpp b/pcsx2/x86/ix86-32/iR5900-32.cpp
index 5e088c669f..b10d3b51fd 100644
--- a/pcsx2/x86/ix86-32/iR5900-32.cpp
+++ b/pcsx2/x86/ix86-32/iR5900-32.cpp
@@ -1740,7 +1740,7 @@ static void __fastcall recRecompile( const u32 startpc )
 
 	// this is the only way patches get applied, doesn't depend on a hack
 	if (HWADDR(startpc) == ElfEntry)
-		xCALL(eeGameStarting);
+		eeGameStarting();
 
 	g_branch = 0;