Power On: The Story of Xbox

Synopsis

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.

Details

Aired

December 13, 2021

Status

Ended

Country

United States of America

Network

YouTube

Episodes

6

View on IMDb

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Seasons

1. Miniseries · episodes: 6 · 2021

Cast

• 
  Laura Bailey

  Narrator (voice)
• 
  N'Gai Croal

  Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
• 
  Kevin Pereira

  Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013
• 
  Phil Spencer

  Self - Consumer Division: Microsoft, 1988-2000
• 
  Shannon Loftis

  Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019
• 
  Geoff Keighley

  Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host
• 
  Bonnie Ross

  Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1994-2007
• 
  Bill Gates

  Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• David Hufford

  Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
• Alison Stroll

  Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008
• Jack Tretton

  Self - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014
• 
  Seamus Blackley

  Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1998-1999

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