diff --git a/gtk/src/gtk_s9x.cpp b/gtk/src/gtk_s9x.cpp
index 2513b1a1..7fd432b0 100644
--- a/gtk/src/gtk_s9x.cpp
+++ b/gtk/src/gtk_s9x.cpp
@@ -86,10 +86,9 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
         top_level->window->fullscreen();
 
     top_level->show();
-
-    S9xInitDisplay(argc, argv);
-
+    Gtk::Main::iteration(false);
     S9xPortSoundInit();
+    S9xInitDisplay(argc, argv);
 
     for (int port = 0; port < 2; port++)
     {