diff --git a/core/connectors/connector.c b/core/connectors/connector.c
index 4b6c031f..9bde96d1 100644
--- a/core/connectors/connector.c
+++ b/core/connectors/connector.c
@@ -136,6 +136,11 @@ int connector_init()
                   }
                 }
                 break;
+              case C_TYPE_SIXAXIS:
+                //TODO MLA: fix the EMUPS3 firmware and remove this!
+                gimx_params.force_updates = 0;
+                printf(_("Disable force updates to work-around #335.\n"));
+                break;
               default:
                 break;
             }