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Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox

Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.

TV-142021•8.7/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.7/10(10)

Xbox almost didn't happen. Find out why in this behind-the-scenes, six-part series that takes you back to the scrappy beginnings of Microsoft's video game console. It's the untold story of the people behind the box, glitches and all.

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Production

TEN100, Microsoft

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 13, 2021

Last Aired

December 13, 2021

Networks

YouTube, IMDb TV, The Roku Channel

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chapter One: The Renegades
E1
Chapter One: The Renegades
Air date: 2021-12-13
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
E2
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Air date: 2021-12-13
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
E3
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Air date: 2021-12-13
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
E4
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Air date: 2021-12-13
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
E5
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Air date: 2021-12-13
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
E6
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Air date: 2021-12-13
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?

Cast

Laura Bailey

Laura Bailey

Narrator (voice)

N'Gai Croal

N'Gai Croal

Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009

Kevin Pereira

Kevin Pereira

Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013

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