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The Best Episodes of Power On: The Story of Xbox

Every episode of Power On: The Story of Xbox ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Power On: The Story of Xbox!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
    8.5/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

    S1:E3

    Public doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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  2. Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
    8.5/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

    S1:E6

    Xbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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  3. Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

    S1:E2

    The battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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  4. Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

    S1:E4

    A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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  5. Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

    S1:E5

    The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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  6. Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: The Renegades
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #6 - Chapter One: The Renegades

    S1:E1

    A small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.

    Director:Andrew Stephan
    Writer:Casey Schreiner

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On" is the best rated episode of "Power On: The Story of Xbox". It scored 8.5/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Andrew Stephan and written by Casey Schreiner, it aired on 12/13/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV".