diff --git a/src/N64API.hpp b/src/N64API.hpp
index 52a54f3..5a6b068 100644
--- a/src/N64API.hpp
+++ b/src/N64API.hpp
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ bool CN64Controller::begin(void)
         return false;
     }
 
+    // A small delay is required between begin() and read()
+    delayMicroseconds(100);
+
     // No error
     return true;
 }