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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....
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Season 1

  • Chapter One: The Renegades
    8.2/1041 votes
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    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

  • Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre
    8.3/1038 votes
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    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 Three: And It Didn't Turn On
    8.4/1038 votes
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    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 Four: Cool…Now What?
    8.2/1036 votes
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    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
    8.2/1035 votes
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    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 Six: TV…Or Not TV
    8.4/1033 votes
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    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