This is a looooong time issue.

When you start MP, then the foxued item in the menu list is not using the focused button gfx.
as soon as you navigate up or down, the focused gfx is used.

*edit just tested pre_rc4*
MP is using the focused button gfx on the default focused menu button, but the button text is not displayed in the "bright white" as it should be when focused.
it uses the "unfocused color".

h4. Additional Information
reported in forums, confirmed by infinityloop
http://forum.team-mediaportal.com/1-0-rc3-svn-builds-288/home-screen-not-basic-not-correctly-rendered-47174/