In amongst all of the next-gen announcements from recent weeks, the news that Microsoft won't be including a headset with the Xbox One has gone relatively unnoticed.
In a statement presented to ArsTechnica, Microsoft has confirmed the reasoning behind the decision:
Xbox One does not include a pack-in headset accessory. Each Xbox One includes the new Kinect sensor, with a highly sensitive multi-array microphones designed to enable voice inputs and chat as a system-level capability, both in-game and with Skype and other experiences. For gamers who prefer a headset, we have a variety of offerings that you can find on the Xbox Wire.