Thrustmaster gaming peripherals

Thrustmaster is an American brand founded in 1990 by Norm Winningstad in Hillsboro, Oregon. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing high-quality gaming peripherals, including joysticks, game controllers, and steering wheels for PCs and video gaming consoles. In 1999, Thrustmaster's gaming peripherals division was acquired by the French company Guillemot Corporation for $15 million. This acquisition allowed Guillemot to expand its presence in the gaming accessories market, particularly in racing wheels and controllers for PCs. Under Guillemot's ownership, Thrustmaster has continued to innovate, releasing products like the T-GT racing wheel and the TCA Sidestick Airbus Edition. The brand has also established licensing agreements with notable entities such as Airbus, Boeing, Ferrari, Gran Turismo, and the U.S. Air Force, as well as with Sony and Microsoft's PlayStation and Xbox platforms. As of 2026, Thrustmaster operates as a subsidiary of Guillemot Corporation, with its products manufactured in multiple countries to meet global demand.