Microsoft's decision to bow out of CES after 2012 is in between the official line and rumors of a forceful rejection, a possible scoop uncovered late Wednesday. Microsoft did want out as the event no longer lined up with its schedule, The Verge heard, but the CEA may have brought the issue to a head. It was "playing the field" for an alternate and asked for a three-year deal at a higher price, making Microsoft rethink how long it wanted to stay.
