diff --git a/input/drivers/xenon360_input.c b/input/drivers/xenon360_input.c
index cce53c6c68..0b8a942180 100644
--- a/input/drivers/xenon360_input.c
+++ b/input/drivers/xenon360_input.c
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@
 #define MAX_PADS 4
 
 static uint64_t state[MAX_PADS];
-static uint64_t lifecycle_state;
 
 static void xenon360_input_poll(void *data)
 {
@@ -91,7 +90,7 @@ static void* xenon360_input_init(void)
 
 static bool xenon360_input_key_pressed(void *data, int key)
 {
-   if (lifecycle_state & (UINT64_C(1) << key))
+   if (state & (UINT64_C(1) << key))
       return true;
 
    return false;
@@ -99,7 +98,7 @@ static bool xenon360_input_key_pressed(void *data, int key)
 
 static bool xenon360_input_meta_key_pressed(void *data, int key)
 {
-   return (lifecycle_state & (UINT64_C(1) << key));
+   return (state & (UINT64_C(1) << key));
 }
 
 static uint64_t xenon360_input_get_capabilities(void *data)