Power On: The Story of Xbox

Power On: The Story of Xbox(2021-2021)

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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.

Seasons: 1 • Episodes: 6

Last Episode

13 Dec 2021 12:00 - 3 years ago

1x6 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

Cast

Laura Bailey

Narrator (voice)

6 episodes

N'Gai Croal

Self - Senior Writer: Newsweek, 1995-2009

6 episodes

Kevin Pereira

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

6 episodes

Phil Spencer

Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 2001-2014

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2001-2014

Self - Consumer Division: Microsoft, 1988-2000

Self - Head of Xbox, 2014-Present

6 episodes

Shannon Loftis

Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1995-2019

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2009

Self - Xbox Entertainment Studios, 2012-2013

6 episodes

Geoff Keighley

Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host

Self - Founder: The Game Awards

6 episodes

Bonnie Ross

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007

Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 1994-2007

Self - Head of 343 Industries: Halo, 2007-Present

6 episodes

Bill Gates

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

5 episodes

David Hufford

Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present

5 episodes

Alison Stroll

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008

Self (uncredited)

5 episodes

Jack Tretton

Self - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014

Self (uncredited)

5 episodes

Seamus Blackley

Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002

Self (uncredited)

Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1998-1999

5 episodes

Tina Summerford

Self - G4 TV, 2000-2005

Self - Programming: Xbox, 2006-Present

5 episodes

Ed Fries

Self - Head of Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2005

4 episodes

Albert Penello

Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-2018

4 episodes

Robbie Bach

Self - Chief Xbox Officer, 2000-2010

Self - Home and Retail Division: Microsoft, 1997-1999

4 episodes

Tom Russo

Self - Video Game Journalist, 1995-2001

Self - Video Game Journalist, 1995-2011

4 episodes

Lorne Lanning

Self - Co-Founder/CCO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present

4 episodes

Laura Fryer

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2000

Self - Microsoft/Xbox Game Studios, 2004-2008

Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 2000-2004

4 episodes

Drew Angeloff

Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2004

Self - ATI Technologies, 2004-2008

4 episodes

Alan Hartman

Self - Dreamworks Interactive, 1995-1997

Self - Forza Franchise Head, 2005-Present

4 episodes

Chris Charla

Self - Next Gen Magazine, 1995-2001

Self - Backbone Entertainment, 2001-2006

Self - Head of ID@Xbox, 2013-Present

4 episodes

Aaron Greenberg

Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-Present

Self - Chief of Staff: Don Mattrick, 2010-2014

4 episodes

Mike Mika

Self - Studio Head: Backbone Entertainment, 2000-2008

Self - Studio Head: Ocean/Digital Eclipse, 2008-Present

4 episodes

Otto Berkes

Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1995-2000

3 episodes

Kevin Bachus

Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1997-1999

Self - 3rd Party Relations: Xbox, 1999-2001

3 episodes

Jeff Henshaw

Self - Software Design: Xbox & XBL, 1999-2006

Self - Software Design: Microsoft, 1990-1999

3 episodes

Leo Del Castillo

Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-Present

3 episodes

Peter Moore

Self - President and COO: Sega of America, 2000-2003

Self - Head of Xbox, 2003-2007

3 episodes

Ryan McCaffrey

Self - Video Game Journalist, 2002-Present

3 episodes

Horace Luke

Self - Creative Director: Xbox, 1999-2001

Self (uncredited)

3 episodes

Larry Hryb

Self - Xbox Live's Major Nelson, 2003-Present

3 episodes

Rod Fergusson

Self - Epic Studios, 2005-2012

Self - Epic Games, 2005-2012

3 episodes

Rick Thompson

Self - Hardware: Microsoft, 1987-2000

2 episodes

Guy Welch

Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2007-Present

2 episodes

Sherry McKenna

Self - Co-Founder/CEO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present

2 episodes

Kiki Wolfkill

Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1998-2007

2 episodes

Steve Ballmer

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2 episodes

Don Coyner

Self - Marketing: Xbox, 1999-2001

2 episodes

J. Allard

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2 episodes

George Peckham

Self - Head of 3rd Party Games: Xbox, 2002-2017

2 episodes

Dan Duncalf

Self - CEO: Pipeworks Software, 1995-2005

2 episodes

Mike Nichols

Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2014-2019

2 episodes

Todd Holmdahl

Self - Head of Hardware Development: Xbox, 1999-2014

2 episodes

Joseph Staten

Self - Bungie, 1998-2013

2 episodes

Orlando Jones

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2 episodes

Carl Ledbetter

Self - Industrial Design: Microsoft, 1995-2005

2 episodes

Snoop Dogg

Self

2 episodes

Harjit Singh

Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-2014

2 episodes

Tim Stuart

Self - Finance: Microsoft, 2002-Present

2 episodes

Edward Glucksman

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Self - Xbox Superfan

2 episodes

Matt Booty

Self - Head of Xbox Game Studios, 2018-Present

Self - Studio Head: Midway Games, 2001-2008

2 episodes

Don Mattrick

Self - Head of Xbox, 2007-2013

2 episodes

Nat Brown

Self - Software Architect: Microsoft, 1991-1999

1 episode

Dean Takahashi

Self - Author: 'Opening The Xbox'

1 episode

Ted Kummert

Self - Windows CE: Microsoft, 1993-1999

1 episode

Kirk James

Self - CCO: Cinco Design, 1998-Present

1 episode

Chanel Summers

Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 2000-2002

1 episode

Adam Sessler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Cliff Bleszinski

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Stacey Glaesmann

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Rusel DeMaria

Self - Author: 'Game of X'

1 episode

Dwayne Johnson

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Frank O'Connor

Self - Editor in Chief: Imagine Media, 1997-2004

1 episode

Scott Porter

Self - Actor, Xbox Gamer, 2001-Present

1 episode

Peyton Manning

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Matt Hasselbeck

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Kurtwood Smith

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Wilmer Valderrama

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Jen Martin

Self - Communications: Xbox, 2001-Present

1 episode

Donald Faison

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Karen Leonard

Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 2002-Present

1 episode

Kaz Hirai

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Chris Grant

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Reggie Fils-Aimé

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Alex Kipman

Self - Incubation: Xbox, 2008-2014

1 episode

Helen Chiang

Self - Minecraft: Microsoft / Head of Minecraft, 2014-Present

1 episode

Marc Whitten

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Andrew House

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Daemon Hatfield

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Ashley Jenkins

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Destin Legarie

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Sarah Bond

Self - Head of Game Creator Experiences and Ecosystem: Xbox

1 episode

Liz Hamren

Self - Gaming Devices: Microsoft, 2017-Present

1 episode

Mike Matei

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Brendan Castner

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

1 episode

Info

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

YouTube, IMDb TV, The Roku Channel

Last Season

Miniseries

2021 | 6 Episodes

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