diff --git a/python-src/batocera-launch/batocera_launch/emulators/azahar.py b/python-src/batocera-launch/batocera_launch/emulators/azahar.py
index 40c2c045954..beaa665668f 100644
--- a/python-src/batocera-launch/batocera_launch/emulators/azahar.py
+++ b/python-src/batocera-launch/batocera_launch/emulators/azahar.py
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ def saves_dir(self) -> Path:
 
     @property
     def needs_mouse(self) -> bool:
-        return self.config.get_str('azahar_screen_layout') != '1-false'
+        return True
 
     async def configure_windows(self) -> None:
         # windows position is handled by coordonnates by the application (xorg) or the windows manager (wayland)