diff --git a/src/Game.cpp b/src/Game.cpp
index 73939b1..30e3880 100644
--- a/src/Game.cpp
+++ b/src/Game.cpp
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Game::Game()
     sb::Log::log(log_message);
     /* allows use of our own main function (?) see SDL_SetMainReady.html */
     SDL_SetMainReady();
-    if (SDL_Init(SDL_INIT_VIDEO) < 0)
+    if (SDL_Init(SDL_INIT_VIDEO | SDL_INIT_GAMECONTROLLER) < 0)
     {
         sb::Log::sdl_error("SDL could not initialize");
         flag_to_end();