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Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox

★ 8.6•2021•1 Seasons•ANIME

Documentary

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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Top 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

Episodes

Season:

Chapter One: The Renegades

1. Chapter One: The Renegades

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

Aired: 12/13/2021

Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

2. Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

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

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Aired: 12/13/2021

Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

3. Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

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

Aired: 12/13/2021

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

4. Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

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

Aired: 12/13/2021

Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

5. Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

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

Aired: 12/13/2021

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

6. Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

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

Aired: 12/13/2021