I did not buy these headphones for gaming, but instead got them for my kids to do Rosetta Stone on the computer with the voice recognition. The microphone appears to be very sensitive and works well for the program. They have also used the headphone for youtube videos, etc. The thing I like most about these headphones is the fabric type cord. Occasionally cords around our house get stuck/pinched in a drawer and I don't feel like these will snap off or kink like traditional rubbery cords. The headphones fit all of my kids as well as my husband comfortably. I like the padding on the headphone and also like that the microphone folds up along the headband when not in use to help protect it. Overall, very pleased with the headphones and feel like they will last a long time! #Rankboosterreview #sponsored #Kotioneach