

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…
TV-14 • Documentary • Series • 2021 • 1 season
Starring: Laura Bailey, N'Gai Croal, Kevin Pereira

S1 E1 - Chapter One: The Renegades
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Dec 13, 2021 • 42m

S1 E2 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Dec 13, 2021 • 40m

S1 E3 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Dec 13, 2021 • 42m

S1 E4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Dec 13, 2021 • 37m

S1 E5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Dec 13, 2021 • 43m

S1 E6 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Dec 13, 2021 • 41m
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.
TV-14 • Documentary • TV Series • 2021