Power On: The Story of Xbox

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

8.6(11)|2021-12-13|1 seasons, 6 episodes

Documentary

Overview

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.

Episodes

Miniseries(6)

S1E1 · 2021-12-13 · 42m

Chapter One: The Renegades

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

S1E2 · 2021-12-13 · 40m

Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

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

S1E3 · 2021-12-13 · 42m

Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

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

S1E4 · 2021-12-13 · 37m

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

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

S1E5 · 2021-12-13 · 43m

Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

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

S1E6 · 2021-12-13 · 41m

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

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

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Laura Bailey

Narrator (voice)

N'Gai Croal

Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009

Kevin Pereira

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