High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Sixaxis Wireless Controller (SCPH-98040/CECHZC1) (trademarked "SIXAXIS") was the official gamepad for the Sony PlayStation 3 from launch until 2008 when it was succeeded by the DualShock 3, which incorporates the design and features of the Sixaxis wireless controller with the haptic feedback capabilities of the DualShock and DualShock 2, and is often known as the DualShock 3 SIXAXIS or DualShock SIXAXIS.