diff --git a/hw/mips/Kconfig b/hw/mips/Kconfig
index 505381a0bb..ab61af209a 100644
--- a/hw/mips/Kconfig
+++ b/hw/mips/Kconfig
@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@ config LOONGSON3V
 
 config MIPS_CPS
     bool
-    select PTIMER
     select MIPS_ITU
 
 config MIPS_BOSTON