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All Episodes of Power On: The Story of Xbox

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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,

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Season 1

8.1/1047 votes
Chapter One: The Renegades
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/13/2021
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner
8.3/1044 votes
Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2021
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner
8.3/1044 votes
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/2021
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner
8.1/1043 votes
Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2021
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner
8.2/1040 votes
Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2021
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner
8.2/1037 votes
Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2021
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Director: Andrew Stephan
Writer: Casey Schreiner