Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox

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.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Albert PenelloEd FriesKevin PereiraGeoff KeighleyLorne LanningRod FergussonTina SummerfordPhil SpencerSeamus BlackleyShannon LoftisJack TrettonDrew AngeloffPeter MooreRobbie BachHarjit SinghLaura BaileyScott PorterSnoop Dogg


1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Renegades

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

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

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The Valentine's Day Massacre

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

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

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ And it Didn't Turn On

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

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

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Cool... Now What?

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

A console is only as good as its games - and Xbox needs a game changer to survive. Enter Halo.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Red Ring of Death

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

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

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ TV... Or Not TV

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

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