Power On: The Story of Xbox
2021
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2021-12-13
Episode Runtime
Unknown
Language
English
Status
Ended
Genre
Production
TEN100, Microsoft
CASTS
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
Shannon Loftis
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2019
Geoff Keighley
Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host
Bill Gates
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Hufford
Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
Jack Tretton
Self - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014
Seamus Blackley
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002
Ed Fries
Self - Head of Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2005
Albert Penello
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-2018
Robbie Bach
Self - Chief Xbox Officer, 2000-2010
Tom Russo
Self - Video Game Journalist, 1995-2001
Lorne Lanning
Self - Co-Founder/CCO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present
Laura Fryer
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2000
Drew Angeloff
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2004
Alan Hartman
Self - Dreamworks Interactive, 1995-1997
Chris Charla
Self - Next Gen Magazine, 1995-2001
Aaron Greenberg
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-Present
Mike Mika
Self - Studio Head: Backbone Entertainment, 2000-2008
Otto Berkes
Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1995-2000
Kevin Bachus
Self - Direct X: Microsoft, 1997-1999
Jeff Henshaw
Self - Software Design: Xbox & XBL, 1999-2006
Leo Del Castillo
Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-Present
Peter Moore
Self - President and COO: Sega of America, 2000-2003
Ryan McCaffrey
Self - Video Game Journalist, 2002-Present
Horace Luke
Self - Creative Director: Xbox, 1999-2001
Larry Hryb
Self - Xbox Live's Major Nelson, 2003-Present
Rod Fergusson
Self - Epic Studios, 2005-2012
Rick Thompson
Self - Hardware: Microsoft, 1987-2000
Guy Welch
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2007-Present
Steve Ballmer
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Don Coyner
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 1999-2001
J. Allard
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
George Peckham
Self - Head of 3rd Party Games: Xbox, 2002-2017
Dan Duncalf
Self - CEO: Pipeworks Software, 1995-2005
Todd Holmdahl
Self - Head of Hardware Development: Xbox, 1999-2014
Orlando Jones
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carl Ledbetter
Self - Industrial Design: Microsoft, 1995-2005
Snoop Dogg
Self
Harjit Singh
Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 1999-2014
Tim Stuart
Self - Finance: Microsoft, 2002-Present
Edward Glucksman
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Matt Booty
Self - Studio Head: Midway Games, 2001-2008
Don Mattrick
Self - Head of Xbox, 2007-2013
Nat Brown
Self - Software Architect: Microsoft, 1991-1999
Dean Takahashi
Self - Author: 'Opening The Xbox'
Ted Kummert
Self - Windows CE: Microsoft, 1993-1999
Kirk James
Self - CCO: Cinco Design, 1998-Present
Chanel Summers
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 2000-2002
Adam Sessler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cliff Bleszinski
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stacey Glaesmann
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rusel DeMaria
Self - Author: 'Game of X'
Dwayne Johnson
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Scott Porter
Self - Actor, Xbox Gamer, 2001-Present
Peyton Manning
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Matt Hasselbeck
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Kurtwood Smith
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wilmer Valderrama
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jen Martin
Self - Communications: Xbox, 2001-Present
Donald Faison
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Karen Leonard
Self - Hardware Engineering Group: Xbox, 2002-Present
Kaz Hirai
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chris Grant
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reggie Fils-Aimé
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Alex Kipman
Self - Incubation: Xbox, 2008-2014
Helen Chiang
Self - Minecraft: Microsoft / Head of Minecraft, 2014-Present
Marc Whitten
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Andrew House
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Daemon Hatfield
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ashley Jenkins
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Destin Legarie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sarah Bond
Self - Head of Game Creator Experiences and Ecosystem: Xbox
Liz Hamren
Self - Gaming Devices: Microsoft, 2017-Present
Mike Matei
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Brendan Castner
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Seasons
Miniseries
2021
.6 Episodes
Season 1 of Power On: The Story of Xbox premiered on 2021-12-13.
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