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

About

Thrustmaster T.A.R.G.E.T. is ranked #3 of 38 in gaming peripheral software on Inferse. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Compared on gaming peripheral software

Free plan

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Desktop platforms

windows onlythrustmaster.com

Macro support

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Button remapping

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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

Where it ranks on Inferse

• Best Gaming Peripheral Software in 2026#3 of 38

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