Power On: The Story of Xbox | Chapter 5: The Red Ring of Death

The demand for Xbox 360 is at fever pitch, but a critical malfunction threatens its success. Chapter 5 of Power On: The Story of Xbox. 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.

[xShamanx]

I had to send in my 360 three times and every time the UPS guy came back with my console he'd say, "I've got your gameboy!" I miss that guy. I hope he's well.

[Danymok]

It's lucky that Microsoft had the money and the will to keep the XBOX brand alive.

[MatthewV]

The official Xbox account uploaded this and I give them props

[adarco]

Seriously some of the best moments of my teenage years were spent staying up way too late with my friends on the 360. Thank you xbox for providing the platform for so many memorable moments for millions of us.

[diogo]

It's kinda crazy how much footage they have from back in the day. I never was too much of an Xbox kid since my brother and dad had PS3 and PS2. As of the past few years you guys have turned me over and it's nice seeing the history of it all, specially seeing the infamous Red Ring.

[roybodin]

The transperancy... respect...
I love what xbox has become ❤️

[goldy_on_pc]

The fact that they own upto it and included clips of people destroying their xboxes whilst snoop dogg going full auto along with finally revealing the statics of the failure rate, They gain my respect kudos

[MiniBeas]

This whole series has been fantastic. PC gamer here, but I can't deny the impact Xbox has on my childhood. Long live Xbox!

[ChristianPriedl]

Really enjoyed this series so far and I have to say I really appreciate that this documentary also focuses on the bad things in the Xbox history and doesn’t try to sugarcoat things. Very refreshing to see, huge respect for Xbox for owning their mistakes and even being able to make fun of themselves.

[deivittt]

Thank you for my childhood with endless night of Halo 3 and Halo Reach with my friends. This console shaped my life.

[christhegaminglibrarian]

I have to say I like that they managed to get Trenton on this documentary. It’s refreshing to hear the perspective of the CEO themselves of the competitor & the state of competition during the 360/PS3 era.

[LapisPebble]

Don't own an Xbox, never have, but this video gives me mad respect for the company for being able to admit to its biggest mistakes.

[roccoborghetti]

Absolutely wild watching this and really feeling that I was apart of such history going back over 20 years now. It’s insane

[Hestirix_plays]

Broooo my level of respect for Xbox and Microsoft has grown 10-fold. To be able to own your mistakes. Accept the past, even make fun of it all while showcasing your success.. major respect.

[ninjasvs]

So many days, weeks, months and years spent on that console. I met some of my best friends still to this day on that console. I will never forget it and am forever thankful that I was blessed with an Xbox 360

[halogamefuel]

Got my 360 Elite back in 2009 for my birthday and some of my greatest memories are with that console. Not to mention all the amazing memories from Xbox live. Those were the days.

[teamplayer]

The golden age of gaming. Before microtransactions ruined it all.

[official_kex]

Putting something like this on your own channel and admit the mistakes of the past. Huge respect!

[sneekolas]

Steve Ballmer doesn’t get enough credit for leading Microsoft successfully through turbulent times

[desertsoldier]

I remember bringing my first 360 that red ringed into our avionics shop. Under the magnifier I found the CPU solder was melting away. Tried to explain this to Microsoft when I sent it in. My second one that failed I had the the die desoldered and resoldered it, still works 13 years later.