diff --git a/gamemenu.py b/gamemenu.py
index b4ce70b..5b8a4c6 100755
--- a/gamemenu.py
+++ b/gamemenu.py
@@ -285,6 +285,7 @@ class BalanceInput(AbstractInput, threading.Thread):
                     self.evt = InputEvent.STEP_ON
                     self.player_present = True
                     continue
+            time.sleep(0.005)
 
     def get_event(self):
         evt = self.evt