Power On: The Story of Xbox
tv show
6 total episodes
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1 seasons
Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.
First Aired December 13, 2021
Genres:
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.
Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 42m
Air Date
December 13, 2021
Overview
Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.
Guest Stars
Bill Gates
as
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Ed Fries
as
Self - Head of Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2005
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Albert Penello
as
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-2018
Geoff Keighley
as
Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host
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N'Gai Croal
as
Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009
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Otto Berkes
as
Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1995-2000
Bonnie Ross
as
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007
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Kiki Wolfkill
as
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1998-2007
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David Hufford
as
Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
Kevin Pereira
as
Self - Host: Attack of the Show!, 2005-2013
Seamus Blackley
as
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002
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Shannon Loftis
as
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019