Power On: The Story of Xbox
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.
Cast
Laura Bailey
Narrator (voice)
N'Gai Croal
Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
Kevin Pereira
Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013
Seasons
E1Chapter One: The Renegades
Dec 13, 2021
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
E2Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Dec 13, 2021
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
E3Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Dec 13, 2021
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
E4Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Dec 13, 2021
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
E5Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Dec 13, 2021
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
E6Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Dec 13, 2021
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Videos
Storyline
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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