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Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox

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IMDB:

8.7
Power On: The Story of Xbox

Released

12/13/2021

Duration

0h 41m

Genre

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Cast

Laura Bailey

Overview

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.

Episodes

Chapter One: The RenegadesEP 1Available

Chapter One: The Renegades

42m0.0

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

Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day MassacreEP 2Available

Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

40m0.0

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

Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn OnEP 3Available

Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

42m0.0

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

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?EP 4Available

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

37m0.0

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

Chapter Five: Red Ring of DeathEP 5Available

Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

43m0.0

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

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TVEP 6Available

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

41m0.0

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

Cast

Laura Bailey

Narrator (voice)

Laura Bailey

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