Stand by · pulling the latest frames
Stand by · pulling the latest frames


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.
8.6
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“Four gamers. One idea. And a billion dollar bet.”

Official Trailer

Geoff Keighley
Self - Video Game Journalist and TV Host

Bonnie Ross
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1994-2007

Bill Gates
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
David Hufford
David Hufford
Self - Communications: Xbox, 1999-Present
Alison Stroll
Alison Stroll
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 2000-2008
Jack Tretton
Jack Tretton
Self - CEO: Sony Computer Entertainment America, 2006-2014

Seamus Blackley
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2002
Tina Summerford
Tina Summerford
Self - G4 TV, 2000-2005
Ed Fries
Ed Fries
Self - Head of Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2005
Albert Penello
Albert Penello
Self - Marketing: Xbox, 2000-2018
Robbie Bach
Robbie Bach
Self - Chief Xbox Officer, 2000-2010
Tom Russo
Tom Russo
Self - Video Game Journalist, 1995-2001
Lorne Lanning
Lorne Lanning
Self - Co-Founder/CCO: Oddworld Inhabitants, 1994-Present
Laura Fryer
Laura Fryer
Self - Microsoft Game Studios, 1995-2000
Drew Angeloff
Drew Angeloff
Self - Advanced Technology Group: Xbox, 1999-2004