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Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.

Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is free Windows software for configuring Thrustmaster flight simulation peripherals, including joysticks, yokes, throttles, quadran…

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What Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is

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.

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.

Watch out

  • Windows 10/11 or newer is required.
  • T.Flight Hotas range is unsupported.
  • Games must be fully installed on the PC.

Who it suits

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.

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.

Plans and prices

From Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.'s own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
T.A.R.G.E.T.FreeDownloadable software · Windows 10/11 · Requires compatible Thrustmaster devices

The facts

Each one read from Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.'s own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The product article excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X and USB Joystick from compatibility.checked 5 Oct 2026
Controls
Users can assign functions to device buttons and adjust control sensitivity.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Game setup
The product page links game configuration content for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Install guidance
Thrustmaster instructs users to unplug compatible controllers before installation and reconnect them after the prompted reboot.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Profiles
Users can create or modify mapping profiles for different games and switch between saved configurations.checked 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
T.A.R.G.E.T. configures and customizes Thrustmaster flight simulation peripherals, including joysticks, yokes, throttles and rudder pedals.checked 5 Oct 2026
Quick launch
Fly Now can associate a game executable with a profile and launch them together.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Current platform
The maker's support guide requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer.checked 5 Oct 2026
Device connection requirement
Physical devices must be connected to the PC to run a profile for testing or gameplay.checked 5 Oct 2026
Device testing
T.A.R.G.E.T. includes tools to test peripherals and generated virtual devices.checked 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Mappings and profiles
Users can map buttons and axes, adjust control sensitivity, and create or use profiles for different games.checked 5 Oct 2026
Multiple devices
It can configure several devices together and present them to games as one virtual device.checked 5 Oct 2026

The company

Founded
1990checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
2 Rue du Chêne Héleuc, 56910 Carentoir, Francechecked 28 Sep 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.checked 5 Oct 2026
Maker history
Thrustmaster's About page states that the brand's gaming tradition dates to 1990.checked 5 Oct 2026

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