Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Windows
Summary
Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is free Windows software for configuring Thrustmaster flight simulation peripherals, including joysticks, yokes, throttles, quadrants, and rudder pedals. Users can assign button and axis functions, adjust sensitivity, and create, change, or switch profiles for different games. The software supports macros and scripts, including loops, variables, and opening network ports. Multiple peripherals can be combined and presented to a game as one virtual device, and built-in tools can check physical and virtual devices. Users can import .fcf game profiles; Thrustmaster provides profiles for some devices and games on its support pages. Fly Now can pair a game executable with a profile and launch both. T.A.R.G.E.T. requires a PC running Windows 10/11 or newer, compatible devices connected to the PC, and a fully installed game. It does not support the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X, or USB Joystick. Installation guidance says to disconnect compatible controllers before installation and reconnect them after the prompted reboot. The software is intended for experienced gamers seeking customization beyond in-game mapping.
Who it is for
T.A.R.G.E.T. suits experienced flight-simulation gamers using compatible Thrustmaster peripherals who want to configure controls and game-specific profiles. It is for Windows PCs and requires the devices to be connected for testing or gameplay.
What is good
- Maps buttons and axes and adjusts sensitivity.
- Supports macros and scripts.
- Combines multiple peripherals as one virtual device.
- Users can import .fcf game profiles.
What to know first
- Windows 10/11 or newer is required.
- T.Flight Hotas range is unsupported.
- Games must be fully installed on the PC.
Verdict
T.A.R.G.E.T. provides detailed control mapping and profile tools for compatible Thrustmaster flight peripherals. It is free, but limited to Windows PCs and excludes several listed controller models.
Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. plans and pricing
All plansCompared on gaming peripheral software
- Free plan
- Yesthrustmaster.com
- Desktop platforms
- windows onlythrustmaster.com
- Macro support
- Yesthrustmaster.com
- Button remapping
- Yesthrustmaster.com
- Profile storage
- local onlythrustmaster.com
- Supported device types
- joysticks, yokes, throttles, quadrants, rudder pedalsthrustmaster.com
Facts
- Purpose
- T.A.R.G.E.T. configures and customizes Thrustmaster flight simulation peripherals, including joysticks, yokes, throttles and rudder pedals.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Mappings and profiles
- Users can map buttons and axes, adjust control sensitivity, and create or use profiles for different games.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Macros and scripts
- The software supports button macros and scripts, with advanced options such as executable loops, variables and opening network ports.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Device testing
- T.A.R.G.E.T. includes tools to test peripherals and generated virtual devices.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Multiple devices
- It can configure several devices together and present them to games as one virtual device.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Importable profiles
- Users can import ready-to-use game profiles in .fcf format, and Thrustmaster provides profiles for some devices and games on its support pages.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Quick launch
- Fly Now can associate a game executable with a profile and launch them together.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Current platform
- The maker's support guide requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The product article excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X and USB Joystick from compatibility.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Device connection requirement
- Physical devices must be connected to the PC to run a profile for testing or gameplay.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Game installation limit
- The support guide says the game must be fully installed on the PC and that TARGET does not support a link using only a remote server.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The product and support pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims for T.A.R.G.E.T.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page links users to Thrustmaster's support website and describes a help option in the software dashboard.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Maker and history
- Thrustmaster's About page identifies 1990 as the start of its gaming tradition; it does not give a headquarters location on that page.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Users can assign functions to device buttons and adjust control sensitivity.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Users can create or modify mapping profiles for different games and switch between saved configurations.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The product page excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X and USB Joystick from compatibility; the current support listing names supported products and requires Windows 10 or 11.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Current version
- The support page lists T.A.R.G.E.T. v3.0.26.505_rev1 and says it adds support for the Warthog Base MKII.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Firmware requirement
- T.A.R.G.E.T. v3.0.25.127_rev1 and later requires AVA firmware 2.07 or newer; users who do not update can use v3.0.24.618_rev1, which will receive no further evolution.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Game setup
- The product page links game configuration content for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Install guidance
- Thrustmaster instructs users to unplug compatible controllers before installation and reconnect them after the prompted reboot.support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Thrustmaster describes T.A.R.G.E.T. as a tool for experienced gamers seeking customization beyond in-game mapping.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Thrustmaster's About page states that the brand's gaming tradition dates to 1990.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1990thrustmaster.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- 2 Rue du Chêne Héleuc, 56910 Carentoir, Francethrustmaster.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- thrustmaster.com/en-ie/news/t-a-r-g-e-t-advanced-program· checked 5 Oct 2026
- support.thrustmaster.com/en/kb/1852-en/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- thrustmaster.com/en-ie/about/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- support.thrustmaster.com/en/product/tca-officer-pack-airbus-edit· checked 5 Oct 2026