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.
Cast: Laura Bailey, N'Gai Croal, Kevin Pereira
Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Chapter One: The RenegadesA small team of upstarts sets out to convince Microsoft that it's time to enter the console business.TV-14CC42minDec 13, 2021
2. Chapter Two: The Valentine's Day MassacreThe battle to own the living room is on–but not without significant cost and risk.TV-14CC40minDec 13, 2021
3. Chapter Three: And It Didn't Turn OnPublic doubt intensifies as issues threaten to spoil the 2001 launch for Xbox.TV-14CC42minDec 13, 2021
4. Chapter Four: Cool…Now What?A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo.TV-14CC37minDec 13, 2021
5. Chapter Five: Red Ring of DeathThe demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success.TV-14CC43minDec 13, 2021
6. Chapter Six: TV…Or Not TVXbox loses its way. Can a former intern get the team back on track?TV-14CC41minDec 13, 2021
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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, glitches and all.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tina Summerford, Andrew Stephan, Todd Kaumans, John Dorsey
- Studio
- TEN100, Microsoft
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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Cast
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