Watch Power On: The Story of Xbox (2021) Online!
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.
Writing:
Stars:
- Doug Gately
- Jordan Mancuso
- Jason Lorig
Stars:
Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Chapter One: The Renegades
Release Date: 2021-12-13A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
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Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Release Date: 2021-12-13The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
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Episode 3 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Release Date: 2021-12-13Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
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Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Release Date: 2021-12-13A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
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Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Release Date: 2021-12-13The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
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Episode 6 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Release Date: 2021-12-13Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?