Power On: The Story of Xbox

TV-14
2021    40mDocumentary, Mini-Series
8.0
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.
Where to Watch Power On: The Story of Xbox
1 Season
  • Miniseries
    Miniseries6 Episodes
Cast of Power On: The Story of Xbox
  • Laura BaileyNarrator (voice)
  • N'Gai CroalSelf - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
  • Kevin PereiraSelf - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013; 2021-2022
  • Phil SpencerSelf - Microsoft Game Studios, 2001-2014
  • Shannon LoftisSelf - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1995-2019
  • Geoff KeighleySelf - Video Game Journalist and TV Host
  • Bonnie RossSelf - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007
  • Bill GatesSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • David HuffordSelf - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
  • Alison StrollSelf - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008
  • Jack TrettonSelf - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014
  • Seamus BlackleySelf - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002
  • Tina SummerfordSelf - G4 TV, 2000-2005
  • Ed FriesSelf - Head of Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2005
  • Albert PenelloSelf - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-2018
  • Robbie BachSelf - Home and Retail Division: Microsoft, 1997-1999
  • Tom RussoSelf - Video Game Journalist, 1995-2011
  • Lorne LanningSelf - Co-Founder/CCO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present
  • Laura FryerSelf - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2000
  • Drew AngeloffSelf - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2004
  • Alan HartmanSelf - Forza Franchise Head, 2005-Present
  • Chris CharlaSelf - Next Gen Magazine, 1995-2001
  • Aaron GreenbergSelf - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-Present
  • Mike MikaSelf - Studio Head: Backbone Entertainment, 2000-2008
  • Otto BerkesSelf - Direct X: Microsoft, 1995-2000
  • Kevin BachusSelf - Direct X: Microsoft, 1997-1999
  • Jeff HenshawSelf - Software Design: Xbox & XBL, 1999-2006
  • Leo Del CastilloSelf - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-Present
  • Peter MooreSelf - President and COO: Sega of America, 2000-2003
  • Ryan McCaffreySelf - Video Game Journalist, 2002-Present
  • Horace LukeSelf - Creative Director: Xbox, 1999-2001
  • Larry HrybSelf - Xbox Live's Major Nelson, 2003-Present
  • Rod FergussonSelf - Epic Studios, 2005-2012
  • Rick ThompsonSelf - Hardware: Microsoft, 1987-2000
  • Guy WelchSelf - Marketing: Xbox, 2007-Present
  • Sherry McKennaSelf - Co-Founder/CEO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present
  • Kiki WolfkillSelf - Microsoft Game Studios, 1998-2007
  • Steve BallmerSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Don CoynerSelf - Marketing: Xbox, 1999-2001
  • J. AllardSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • George PeckhamSelf - Head of 3rd Party Games: Xbox, 2002-2017
  • Dan DuncalfSelf - CEO: Pipeworks Software, 1995-2005
  • Mike NicholsSelf - Marketing: Xbox, 2014-2019
  • Todd HolmdahlSelf - Head of Hardware Development: Xbox, 1999-2014
  • Joseph StatenSelf - Bungie, 1998-2013
  • Orlando JonesSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Carl LedbetterSelf - Industrial Design: Microsoft, 1995-2005
  • Snoop DoggSelf
  • Harjit SinghSelf - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-2014
  • Tim StuartSelf - Finance: Microsoft, 2002-Present
  • Edward GlucksmanSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Matt BootySelf - Head of Xbox Game Studios, 2018-Present
  • Don MattrickSelf - Head of Xbox, 2007-2013
  • Nat BrownSelf - Software Architect: Microsoft, 1991-1999
  • Dean TakahashiSelf - Author: 'Opening The Xbox'
  • Ted KummertSelf - Windows CE: Microsoft, 1993-1999
  • Kirk JamesSelf - CCO: Cinco Design, 1998-Present
  • Chanel SummersSelf - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 2000-2002
  • Adam SesslerSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Cliff BleszinskiSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Stacey GlaesmannSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Rusel DeMariaSelf - Author: 'Game of X'
  • Dwayne JohnsonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Frank O'ConnorSelf - Editor in Chief: Imagine Media, 1997-2004
  • Scott PorterSelf - Actor, Xbox Gamer, 2001-Present
  • Peyton ManningSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Matt HasselbeckSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Kurtwood SmithSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Wilmer ValderramaSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Jen MartinSelf - Communications: Xbox, 2001-Present
  • Donald FaisonSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Karen LeonardSelf - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 2002-Present
  • Kaz HiraiSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Chris GrantSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Reggie Fils-AiméSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Alex KipmanSelf - Incubation: Xbox, 2008-2014
  • Helen ChiangSelf - Minecraft: Microsoft / Head of Minecraft, 2014-Present
  • Marc WhittenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Andrew HouseSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Daemon HatfieldSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Ashley JenkinsSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Destin LegarieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Sarah BondSelf - Head of Game Creator Experiences and Ecosystem: Xbox
  • Liz HamrenSelf - Gaming Devices: Microsoft, 2017-Present
  • Mike MateiSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Brendan CastnerSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
 
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