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Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.
What Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is
Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is free Windows software for configuring flight simulation controls from compatible Thrustmaster devices, including joysticks, yokes, throttles, quadrants, and rudder pedals. Users can assign functions to buttons and axes, adjust sensitivity, and save profiles for different games. Profiles can be modified or imported in .fcf format; Thrustmaster provides some profiles through its support pages. The software supports button macros and scripts, including loops, variables, and opening network ports. It can combine several devices into one virtual device presented to games, and includes tools for testing physical peripherals and generated virtual devices. Fly Now can associate a game executable with a profile and launch them together. T.A.R.G.E.T. requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer, compatible devices connected to the PC, and a fully installed game; remote-server-only links are unsupported. The T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X, and USB Joystick are excluded from compatibility. The maker describes it as intended for experienced gamers seeking customization beyond in-game mapping.
Who it suits
T.A.R.G.E.T. suits experienced flight-simulation gamers who use compatible Thrustmaster controls and want custom mappings or game-specific profiles. It requires Windows 10/11 or newer and a fully installed game on the PC.
What it does well
- Maps buttons and axes and adjusts sensitivity.
- Supports macros and scripts.
- Combines multiple devices as one virtual device.
- Imports .fcf game profiles.
What to know first
- Windows 10/11 or newer is required.
- The T.Flight Hotas range is excluded.
- Compatible devices must be connected to the PC.
- Remote-server-only game links are unsupported.
Limits
The free software requires Windows 10/11 or newer and compatible Thrustmaster devices. It excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X, and USB Joystick; games must be installed on the PC rather than accessed through a remote-server-only link.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| T.A.R.G.E.T. | Downloadable software · Windows 10/11 · Requires compatible Thrustmaster devices | Free |
As thrustmaster.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit Thrustmaster's T.A.R.G.E.T. product page and download the Windows software.
- Confirm that your controller is a compatible Thrustmaster device.
- Unplug compatible controllers before installation.
- Reconnect the controllers after the prompted reboot.
- Connect the devices and ensure the game is fully installed on the PC.
- Create or import a profile, then use the software's tools to test it.
Verdict
T.A.R.G.E.T. offers profiles, remapping, macros, and multi-device configuration for compatible Thrustmaster flight controls. Check device compatibility and the Windows and game-installation requirements before using it.
Questions
Is T.A.R.G.E.T. free?
Yes. The plan is listed as free, and the software is downloadable.
Which operating systems does it support?
It is for Windows and requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer.
Which devices are excluded?
The product article excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X, and USB Joystick.
Can I import profiles?
Yes. Users can import ready-to-use profiles in .fcf format, and Thrustmaster provides profiles for some devices and games.
Can it configure several devices together?
Yes. It can configure multiple peripherals and present them to games as one virtual device.
What are the installation requirements?
Compatible devices must be connected for testing or gameplay, and the game must be fully installed on the PC. Thrustmaster says to unplug compatible controllers before installation and reconnect them after the prompted reboot.
Facts from Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.'s own pages
- 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
- 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
- Controls
- Users can assign functions to device buttons and adjust control sensitivity. · 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
- 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
- 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
- Device testing
- T.A.R.G.E.T. includes tools to test peripherals and generated virtual devices. · 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
- Founded
- 1990 · thrustmaster.com, 28 Sept 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
- Game setup
- The product page links game configuration content for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC. · support.thrustmaster.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- 2 Rue du Chêne Héleuc, 56910 Carentoir, France · thrustmaster.com, 28 Sept 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Maker history
- Thrustmaster's About page states that the brand's gaming tradition dates to 1990. · 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
- Multiple devices
- It can configure several devices together and present them to games as one virtual device. · 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
- 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
- Quick launch
- Fly Now can associate a game executable with a profile and launch them together. · 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
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