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Power On: The Story of Xbox
Power On: The Story of Xbox
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2021
1 Seasons
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Overview

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.

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