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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!

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....
Genre:Documentary

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On" is the best rated episode of "Power On: The Story of Xbox". It scored 8.4/10 based on 37 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".

  • Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On
    8.4/1037 votes
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    #1 - Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn On

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/2021

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

    Director: Andrew Stephan

    Writer: Casey Schreiner

  • Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV
    8.4/1032 votes
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    #2 - Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TV

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2021

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

    Director: Andrew Stephan

    Writer: Casey Schreiner

  • Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
    8.3/1037 votes
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    #3 - Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/13/2021

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

    Director: Andrew Stephan

    Writer: Casey Schreiner

  • Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?
    8.2/1035 votes
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    #4 - Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2021

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

    Director: Andrew Stephan

    Writer: Casey Schreiner

  • Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death
    8.2/1034 votes
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    #5 - Chapter Five: Red Ring of Death

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2021

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

    Director: Andrew Stephan

    Writer: Casey Schreiner

  • Chapter One: The Renegades
    8.1/1040 votes
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    #6 - Chapter One: The Renegades

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/13/2021

    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