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Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox
★ 8.6/10•2021•TV-14•Documentary
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Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 13, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter One: The RenegadesE142m

Chapter One: The Renegades

A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.

Dec 13, 2021

Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day MassacreE240m

Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.

Dec 13, 2021

Episode 3 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn OnE342m

Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.

Dec 13, 2021

Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?E437m

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.

Dec 13, 2021

Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of DeathE543m

Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.

Dec 13, 2021

Episode 6 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TVE641m

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?

Dec 13, 2021

Actors

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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