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Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T.
2 Rue du Chêne Héleuc, 56910 Carentoir, France
What it 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. It lets users map buttons and axes, adjust sensitivity, and save or switch profiles for different games. Users can import .fcf profiles, including ones Thrustmaster provides for some devices and games. The software supports macros and scripts, and can configure several peripherals together so a game sees them as one virtual device. Tools are included for testing physical peripherals and generated virtual devices. Fly Now can pair a game executable with a profile and launch both. T.A.R.G.E.T. requires Windows 10/11 or newer, compatible controllers connected to the PC, and a game fully installed on that computer. It excludes the T.Flight Hotas range, T.Flight Stick X, and USB Joystick. Installation guidance says to disconnect compatible controllers before installing and reconnect them after the prompted reboot. Thrustmaster describes it as a tool for experienced gamers seeking customization beyond in-game mapping.
For and against
For
- Free software for Windows.
- Maps buttons and adjusts control sensitivity.
- Supports macros, scripts, and saved profiles.
- Can combine several devices as one virtual device.
Against
- Requires Windows 10/11 or newer.
- Compatible devices must be connected to the PC.
- Games must be fully installed locally.
- Excludes several Thrustmaster device ranges.
The verdict
T.A.R.G.E.T. offers detailed mapping, macros, and profile controls for compatible Thrustmaster flight peripherals. Check the device exclusions and Windows, connection, and game-installation requirements before choosing it.
Who it suits
T.A.R.G.E.T. may suit experienced flight-simulation players who use compatible Thrustmaster controls and want to customize mappings or profiles. It requires a Windows PC and locally installed games.
Plans and prices
T.A.R.G.E.T.
Downloadable software · Windows 10/11 · Requires compatible Thrustmaster devices
Read 5 Oct 2026 · support.thrustmaster.com
On the record
- 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 · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Users can assign functions to device buttons and adjust control sensitivity.thrustmaster.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Current platform
- The maker's support guide requires a PC natively running Windows 10/11 or newer.support.thrustmaster.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Device testing
- T.A.R.G.E.T. includes tools to test peripherals and generated virtual devices.thrustmaster.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Game setup
- The product page links game configuration content for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC.support.thrustmaster.com · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Install guidance
- Thrustmaster instructs users to unplug compatible controllers before installation and reconnect them after the prompted reboot.support.thrustmaster.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- Thrustmaster's About page states that the brand's gaming tradition dates to 1990.thrustmaster.com · read 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 · read 5 Oct 2026
- Multiple devices
- It can configure several devices together and present them to games as one virtual device.thrustmaster.com · read 5 Oct 2026
