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Power On: The Story of Xbox

2021 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Ended · YouTube

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Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.

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

  • S01E01Chapter One: The Renegades2021-12-1342m

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

  • S01E02Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre2021-12-1340m

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

  • S01E03Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On2021-12-1342m

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

  • S01E04Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?2021-12-1337m

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

  • S01E05Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death2021-12-1343m

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

  • S01E06Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV2021-12-1341m

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

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