48% Power On: The Story of Xbox
Network:Amazon Freevee
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S01E06 - "Chapter 6: TV… Or Not TV"
Aired on Dec 13, 2021, 12:00 PM
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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.
Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)
E1
Chapter 1: The Renegades
A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.
Dec 13, 2021
41 min
E2
Chapter 2: The Valentine's Day Massacre
The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.
Dec 13, 2021
39 min
E3
Chapter 3: And It Didn't Turn On
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Dec 13, 2021
41 min
E4
Chapter 4: Cool… Now What?
A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.
Dec 13, 2021
36 min
E5
Chapter 5: Red Ring of Death
The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.
Dec 13, 2021
42 min
E6
Chapter 6: TV… Or Not TV
Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?
Dec 13, 2021
40 min
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