Can gaming headsets be used as a regular headset?

[DEATHonator149]

can they be used to make calls, skype etc

 

[ssddx]

i wouldnt see why not....both are essentially the same thing. the difference being they charge more because its a "gaming" headset. well that and some have fake 5.1 surround (multiple drivers) while most generic headsets are 2.0 stereo.