Power On: The Story of Xbox
Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.
TV-142021•8.6/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.6/10(12)
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.
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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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Narrator (voice)
N'Gai Croal
Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
Kevin Pereira
Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013
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