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Power On: The Story of Xbox (2021)

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.

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Release Date: Mon, Dec 13, 2021

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime:

Laura Bailey
Narrator (voice)

Season 1:

Chapter One: The Renegades
Episode 1: Chapter One: The Renegades (Dec 13, 2021)
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Episode 2: Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre (Dec 13, 2021)
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Episode 3: Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On (Dec 13, 2021)
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Episode 4: Chapter Four: Cool…Now What? (Dec 13, 2021)
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Episode 5: Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death (Dec 13, 2021)
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Episode 6: Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV (Dec 13, 2021)
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?

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