diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.cxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.cxx
index fbcff6851..cb24cf539 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.cxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.cxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferGL.cxx,v 1.12 2003-12-06 00:17:29 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferGL.cxx,v 1.13 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #include <SDL.h>
@@ -86,24 +86,6 @@ bool FrameBufferGL::createScreen()
   return true;
 }
 
-// - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-void FrameBufferGL::setupPalette(float shade)
-{
-  const uInt32* gamePalette = myMediaSource->palette();
-  for(uInt32 i = 0; i < 256; ++i)
-  {
-    Uint8 r, g, b;
-
-    r = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x00ff0000) >> 16) * shade);
-    g = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x0000ff00) >> 8) * shade);
-    b = (Uint8) ((gamePalette[i] & 0x000000ff) * shade);
-
-    myPalette[i] = SDL_MapRGB(myTexture->format, r, g, b);
-  }
-
-  theRedrawEntireFrameIndicator = true;
-}
-
 // - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 bool FrameBufferGL::init()
 {
@@ -212,7 +194,7 @@ bool FrameBufferGL::init()
 
   // Set up the palette *after* we know the color components
   // and the textures
-  setupPalette(1.0);
+  setupPalette();
 
   // Show some OpenGL info
   if(myConsole->settings().getBool("showinfo"))
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.hxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.hxx
index 83e1aa77b..0b79fd89c 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.hxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferGL.hxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferGL.hxx,v 1.6 2003-11-30 03:36:51 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferGL.hxx,v 1.7 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #ifndef FRAMEBUFFER_GL_HXX
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ class MediaSource;
   This class implements an SDL OpenGL framebuffer.
 
   @author  Stephen Anthony
-  @version $Id: FrameBufferGL.hxx,v 1.6 2003-11-30 03:36:51 stephena Exp $
+  @version $Id: FrameBufferGL.hxx,v 1.7 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 */
 class FrameBufferGL : public FrameBufferSDL
 {
@@ -64,12 +64,6 @@ class FrameBufferGL : public FrameBufferSDL
     */
     virtual bool createScreen();
 
-    /**
-      Set up the palette for a screen of any depth > 8.
-      Scales the palette by 'shade'.
-    */
-    virtual void setupPalette(float shade);
-
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
     // The following methods are derived from FrameBuffer.hxx
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.cxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.cxx
index 49785c834..7052378f7 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.cxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.cxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferSDL.cxx,v 1.9 2003-12-04 22:22:53 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferSDL.cxx,v 1.10 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #include <SDL.h>
@@ -36,7 +36,8 @@ FrameBufferSDL::FrameBufferSDL()
       theGrabMouseIndicator(false),
       theHideCursorIndicator(false),
       theAspectRatio(1.0),
-      isFullscreen(false)
+      isFullscreen(false),
+      myPauseStatus(false)
 {
 }
 
@@ -48,13 +49,34 @@ FrameBufferSDL::~FrameBufferSDL()
 // - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 void FrameBufferSDL::pauseEvent(bool status)
 {
-  // Shade the palette to 75% normal value in pause mode
-  if(status)
-    setupPalette(0.75);
-  else
-    setupPalette(1.0);
+  myPauseStatus = status;
+  setupPalette();
 }
 
+// - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
+void FrameBufferSDL::setupPalette()
+{
+  // Shade the palette to 75% normal value in pause mode
+  float shade = 1.0;
+  if(myPauseStatus)
+    shade = 0.75;
+
+  const uInt32* gamePalette = myMediaSource->palette();
+  for(uInt32 i = 0; i < 256; ++i)
+  {
+    Uint8 r, g, b;
+
+    r = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x00ff0000) >> 16) * shade);
+    g = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x0000ff00) >> 8) * shade);
+    b = (Uint8) ((gamePalette[i] & 0x000000ff) * shade);
+
+    myPalette[i] = SDL_MapRGB(myScreen->format, r, g, b);
+  }
+
+  theRedrawEntireFrameIndicator = true;
+}
+
+
 // - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 void FrameBufferSDL::toggleFullscreen()
 {
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.hxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.hxx
index b0adf85ba..0677f4f10 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.hxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSDL.hxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferSDL.hxx,v 1.8 2003-12-03 18:11:25 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferSDL.hxx,v 1.9 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #ifndef FRAMEBUFFER_SDL_HXX
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
   the core FrameBuffer.
 
   @author  Stephen Anthony
-  @version $Id: FrameBufferSDL.hxx,v 1.8 2003-12-03 18:11:25 stephena Exp $
+  @version $Id: FrameBufferSDL.hxx,v 1.9 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 */
 class FrameBufferSDL : public FrameBuffer
 {
@@ -97,6 +97,11 @@ class FrameBufferSDL : public FrameBuffer
     */
     void setWindowAttributes();
 
+    /**
+      Set up the palette for a screen of any depth > 8.
+    */
+    void setupPalette();
+
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
     // The following methods are derived from FrameBuffer.hxx
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
@@ -116,12 +121,6 @@ class FrameBufferSDL : public FrameBuffer
     */
     virtual bool createScreen() = 0;
 
-    /**
-      Set up the palette for a screen of any depth > 8.
-      Scales the palette by 'shade'.
-    */
-    virtual void setupPalette(float shade) = 0;
-
   protected:
     // The SDL video buffer
     SDL_Surface* myScreen;
@@ -155,6 +154,9 @@ class FrameBufferSDL : public FrameBuffer
 
     // Indicates whether the game is currently in fullscreen
     bool isFullscreen;
+
+    // Indicates whether the emulation has paused
+	bool myPauseStatus;
 };
 
 #endif
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.cxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.cxx
index c213a2f43..240b1074f 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.cxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.cxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferSoft.cxx,v 1.4 2003-12-03 18:11:25 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferSoft.cxx,v 1.5 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #include <SDL.h>
@@ -56,24 +56,6 @@ bool FrameBufferSoft::createScreen()
   return true;
 }
 
-// - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-void FrameBufferSoft::setupPalette(float shade)
-{
-  const uInt32* gamePalette = myMediaSource->palette();
-  for(uInt32 i = 0; i < 256; ++i)
-  {
-    Uint8 r, g, b;
-
-    r = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x00ff0000) >> 16) * shade);
-    g = (Uint8) (((gamePalette[i] & 0x0000ff00) >> 8) * shade);
-    b = (Uint8) ((gamePalette[i] & 0x000000ff) * shade);
-
-    myPalette[i] = SDL_MapRGB(myScreen->format, r, g, b);
-  }
-
-  theRedrawEntireFrameIndicator = true;
-}
-
 // - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
 bool FrameBufferSoft::init()
 {
@@ -121,7 +103,7 @@ bool FrameBufferSoft::init()
   // Create the screen
   if(!createScreen())
     return false;
-  setupPalette(1.0);
+  setupPalette();
 
   // Make sure that theUseFullScreenFlag sets up fullscreen mode correctly
   theGrabMouseIndicator  = myConsole->settings().getBool("grabmouse");
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.hxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.hxx
index 9ffbede49..783aa3184 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.hxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/FrameBufferSoft.hxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: FrameBufferSoft.hxx,v 1.1 2003-11-09 23:53:20 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: FrameBufferSoft.hxx,v 1.2 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #ifndef FRAMEBUFFER_SOFT_HXX
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class RectList;
   This class implements an SDL software framebuffer.
 
   @author  Stephen Anthony
-  @version $Id: FrameBufferSoft.hxx,v 1.1 2003-11-09 23:53:20 stephena Exp $
+  @version $Id: FrameBufferSoft.hxx,v 1.2 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 */
 class FrameBufferSoft : public FrameBufferSDL
 {
@@ -59,12 +59,6 @@ class FrameBufferSoft : public FrameBufferSDL
     */
     virtual bool createScreen();
 
-    /**
-      Set up the palette for a screen of any depth > 8.
-      Scales the palette by 'shade'.
-    */
-    virtual void setupPalette(float shade);
-
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
     // The following methods are derived from FrameBuffer.hxx
     //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
diff --git a/stella/src/ui/sdl/mainSDL.cxx b/stella/src/ui/sdl/mainSDL.cxx
index 96b020dce..a97115c70 100644
--- a/stella/src/ui/sdl/mainSDL.cxx
+++ b/stella/src/ui/sdl/mainSDL.cxx
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 // See the file "license" for information on usage and redistribution of
 // this file, and for a DISCLAIMER OF ALL WARRANTIES.
 //
-// $Id: mainSDL.cxx,v 1.66 2003-12-06 00:17:29 stephena Exp $
+// $Id: mainSDL.cxx,v 1.67 2003-12-10 18:58:56 stephena Exp $
 //============================================================================
 
 #include <fstream>
@@ -399,12 +399,12 @@ void handleEvents()
         else if(key == SDLK_f)         // Ctrl-f toggles NTSC/PAL mode
         {
           theConsole->toggleFormat();
-          theDisplay->setupPalette(1.0);
+          theDisplay->setupPalette();
         }
         else if(key == SDLK_p)         // Ctrl-p toggles different palettes
         {
           theConsole->togglePalette();
-          theDisplay->setupPalette(1.0);
+          theDisplay->setupPalette();
         }
         else if(key == SDLK_END)       // Ctrl-End increases Width
         {