Power On: The Story of Xbox

Miniseries

TV-14
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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6 Episodes
  • Chapter One: The Renegades
    E1
    Chapter One: The RenegadesA small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
  • Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
    E2
    Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day MassacreThe battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
  • Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
    E3
    Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn OnPublic doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
  • Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
    E4
    Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
  • Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
    E5
    Chapter Five: Red Ring of DeathThe demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
  • Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
    E6
    Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TVXbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Cast of Miniseries
  • Laura BaileyNarrator (voice)
 
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