Power On: The Story of Xbox

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-12-13

Last Air Date: 2021-12-13

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: YouTube, IMDb TV, The Roku Channel

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Top Cast

Laura Bailey as Narrator (voice)
N'Gai Croal as Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
Kevin Pereira as Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013
Phil Spencer as Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 2001-2014
Shannon Loftis as Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019
Geoff Keighley as Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host
Bonnie Ross as Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007
Bill Gates as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Hufford as Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
Alison Stroll as Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008

Seasons

Miniseries (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Chapter One: The Renegades (2021-12-13)

A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Ep. 2: Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre (2021-12-13)

The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Ep. 3: Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On (2021-12-13)

Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Ep. 4: Chapter Four: Cool…Now What? (2021-12-13)

A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Ep. 5: Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death (2021-12-13)

The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Ep. 6: Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV (2021-12-13)

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