Power On: The Story of Xbox

41min

Documentary

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.

Production Companies

TEN100

Microsoft

Episodes

Cast

Chapter One: The Renegades

1. Chapter One: The Renegades

42min

13th Dec 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

2. Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

40min

13th Dec 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

3. Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

42min

13th Dec 2021

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

Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

4. Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

37min

13th Dec 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

5. Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

43min

13th Dec 2021

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

Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

6. Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

41min

13th Dec 2021

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

First air date

13th Dec 2021

Last air date

13th Dec 2021

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks