Power On: The Story of Xbox
S1 · E1IMDB:
8.7
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.
Power On: The Story of Xbox
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
8.7Released
12/13/2021
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Laura Bailey
Duration
0h 41m
Country
United States of America
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
EP 1AvailableChapter One: The Renegades
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Chapter One: The Renegades
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
EP 2AvailableChapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
EP 3AvailableChapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
EP 4AvailableChapter Four: Cool…Now What?
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
EP 5AvailableChapter Five: Red Ring of Death
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
EP 6AvailableChapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Cast
Narrator (voice)
