No. 10 of 38 ·Gaming Peripheral Software

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

Windows

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is ranked #10 of 38 in gaming peripheral software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. plans and pricing

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T.A.R.G.E.T. Free Downloadable software · Windows 10/11 · Requires compatible Thrustmaster devices support.thrustmaster.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Desktop platforms: windows only
Macro support: Yes
Button remapping: Yes
Profile storage: local only
Supported device types: joysticks, yokes, throttles, quadrants, rudder pedals

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The record

Purpose: T.A.R.G.E.T. configures and customizes Thrustmaster flight simulation peripherals, including joysticks, yokes, throttles and rudder pedals.
Mappings and profiles: Users can map buttons and axes, adjust control sensitivity, and create or use profiles for different games.
Macros and scripts: The software supports button macros and scripts, with advanced options such as executable loops, variables and opening network ports.
Device testing: T.A.R.G.E.T. includes tools to test peripherals and generated virtual devices.
Multiple devices: It can configure several devices together and present them to games as one virtual device.
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.
Quick launch: Fly Now can associate a game executable with a profile and launch them together.
Current platform: The maker's support guide requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer.
Compatibility limit: The product article excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X and USB Joystick from compatibility.
Device connection requirement: Physical devices must be connected to the PC to run a profile for testing or gameplay.
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.
Security and compliance: The product and support pages opened do not state security certifications or compliance claims for T.A.R.G.E.T.
Support: The product page links users to Thrustmaster's support website and describes a help option in the software dashboard.
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.
Price from: Free

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Best Gaming Peripheral Software in 2026#10 of 38

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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