- 8.2/1041 votes
#1 - 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
- 8.3/1038 votes
#2 - 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
- 8.4/1038 votes
#3 - 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
- 8.2/1036 votes
#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
- 8.2/1035 votes
#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
- 8.4/1033 votes
#6 - 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
The Best Episodes of Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1
Every episode of Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Power On: The Story of Xbox Season 1!
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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Chapter One: The Renegades" is the best rated episode of "Power On: The Story of Xbox" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Andrew Stephan and written by Casey Schreiner, it aired on 12/13/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day Massacre".