Power On: The Story of Xbox

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

2021 8.6

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.

Documentary

Play

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