diff --git a/Video.cc b/Video.cc
index f576047..cfd8005 100644
--- a/Video.cc
+++ b/Video.cc
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ void Video::start(int width, int height, bool fullscreen, bool grab_input)
             SDL_ShowCursor(SDL_DISABLE);
             SDL_WM_GrabInput(SDL_GRAB_ON);
         }
-        m_inputGrabbed = true;
+        m_inputGrabbed = grab_input;
         m_fullscreen = fullscreen;
 
         glEnable(GL_DEPTH_TEST);