Power On: The Story of Xbox
"Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet."
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.
First Aired
December 13, 2021
Last Aired
December 13, 2021
Original Language
en
Popularity
5
Type
Miniseries
Official Website
Production Companies
TEN100
Microsoft
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
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 - Microsoft Game Studios, 2001-2014, Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 2001-2014, Self - Head of Xbox, 2014-Present, Self - Consumer Division: Microsoft, 1988-2000
Shannon Loftis
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019, Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1995-2019, Self - Xbox Entertainment Studios, 2012-2013, Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2009
Geoff Keighley
Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host, Self - Founder: The Game Awards
Bonnie Ross
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007, Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1994-2007, Self - Head of 343 Industries: Halo, 2007-Present
Bill Gates
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Hufford
Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
Alison Stroll
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008, Self (uncredited)
Jack Tretton
Self - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014, Self (uncredited)
Seamus Blackley
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002, Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1998-1999, Self (uncredited)
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