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📊 Series Specifications
Network YouTube, IMDb TV, Roku Channel
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 6
Original Language EN
Power On: The Story of Xbox (2021)
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Ended Series Status:
This series has concluded and all seasons are available for tracking.
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1 (Miniseries)
6 Episodes E1 Chapter One: The Renegades
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
E2 Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
E3 Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
E4 Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
E5 Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
E6 Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?