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Power On: The Story of Xbox

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 13, 2021
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: YouTube, IMDb TV, The Roku Channel
  • Genres: Documentary
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Power On: The Story of Xbox(2021)

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

TMDB Rating: 8.7 (10 votes)

Overview

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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6 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Chapter One: The RenegadesDec 13, 20210.0
2Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day MassacreDec 13, 20210.0
3Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn OnDec 13, 20210.0
4Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?Dec 13, 20210.0
5Chapter Five: Red Ring of DeathDec 13, 20210.0
6Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TVDec 13, 20210.0

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