I use they to play with the xbox 360 and they work very well . the surround effect work great give you the front rear separation in the game . and for 13 buck they be a bargain . I be no expert and I suppose that there be headphone that give you the best quality surround sound but for play at night and do not wake everybody in the house they work great . I do not see the point of give you the rechargeable battery option since one will probably have they plug in next to the xbox , tv , dvd , etc. .