Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Inventories Schedule
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property And Equipment, Net Schedule
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Packaged Goods and other
Publishing And Other [Member]
Publishing And Other [Member].
Digital [Member]
Wireless Internet Derived Advertising Digital [Member]
Wireless Internet Derived Advertising Digital [Member].
Distribution
Distribution [Member]
Distribution [Member].
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Net revenue
Revenue, Net
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-Term Investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents
Short Term Investments And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-term Investments and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Accrued and other current liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities [Members]
Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Financial Instruments (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate Bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Treasury Securities [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
US Agencies Securities [Member]
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Member]
Derivative [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value, Available-for-sale of securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities
Trading Securities
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value, Contingent consideration
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Average Weighted Average Discount Rate
Average Weighted Average Discount Rate
Maximum potential payout of acquisition-related contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized net gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains on available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Adjustment For Sale And Or Write Down Of Securities Included In Net Income Net Of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized gains or losses realized upon the sale and/or write-down of securities, net of tax.
Change in unrealized net gains and losses on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains and losses on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Coupon interest expense
Debt Instrument Convertible Coupon Interest Expense
Debt Instrument Convertible Coupon Interest Expense
Interest Expense, Other
Interest Expense, Other
Total interest expense
Interest Expense
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Net revenue:
Revenue, Net [Abstract]
Product
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Service and other
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total net revenue
Cost of revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Product
Cost of Goods Sold
Service and other
Cost of Services
Total cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense, Software (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost)
Marketing and sales
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring and other charges
Restructuring And Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs, excluding asset retirement obligations, associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a program that is planned and controlled by management, and materially changes either the scope of a business undertaken by an entity, or the manner in which that business is conducted.
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Gains on strategic investments, net
Realized Gains Losses On Strategic Investments
This element represents the amount of gains and losses, including other than temporary impairments, recognized on strategic investments.
Interest and other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net income per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Number of shares used in computation:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property and Equipment, Net [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer, equipment and software
ComputerEquipmentandSoftware [Member]
ComputerEquipmentandSoftware [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures
Office Equipment [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Warehouse, equipment and other
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
Ending balance
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment
Operating Activities [Axis]
Segment, Operating Activities
Operating Activities [Domain]
Fiscal Two Thousand And Eleven Restructuring [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand And Eleven Restructuring [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand And Eleven Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructurings And Reorganization Costs [Member]
Other Restructurings And Reorganization Costs [Member]
Other restructuring and reorganization [Member]
Other Restructurings and Reorganization [Member]
Other Restructurings and Reorganization [Member]
Other Restructurings and Reorganization [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost, by Type of Restructuring
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Other Restructuring Costs [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring And Other Charges
Restructuring And Other Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring And Other Charges [Line Items]
Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Charges to operations
Restructuring Charges
Charges settled in cash
Payments for Restructuring
Charges settled in non-cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Ending Balance
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
EA Segment
Ea Labels Segment [Member]
EA Labels Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning balance
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment, beginning balance
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Net, Beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Effects of foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, Gross, Ending balance
Accumulated impairment, ending balance
Goodwill, Net, Ending balance
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest And Other Income Expense Net [Member]
Interest And Other Income Expense Net [Member]
Interest and Other Income (Expense), net
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Effects on net income of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Abstract]
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments
Investment Income [Member]
Investment Income [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
EA Segment
Other Reconciling Items To Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Reconciling Items To Consolidated Operating Income Loss [Member]
Other Reconciling Items To Consolidated Operating Income Loss [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net Revenue before Revenue Deferral
Revenue before Revenue Deferral
Net Revenue before Revenue Deferral excludes the impact of Revenue Deferral and the Recognition of Revenue Deferral on Net Revenue related to sales of games and digital content.
Depreciation
Depreciation
Revenue deferral
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Recognition of revenue deferral
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Gain on strategic investments, net
Restructuring and other charges
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Royalty Related Loss And Or Impairment Charges
Royalty Related Loss And Or Impairment Charges
Royalty Related Loss And Or Impairment Charges On Assets and Unrecognized Minimum Royalty Based Commitments
Other expenses
Other Expenses
Operating income
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date Schedule
Amortized Cost And Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Amortized Cost And Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Stated Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Carrying Value And Fair Value Of Convertible Senior Notes
Schedule Of Convertible Senior Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of convertible senior notes [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Developed And Core Technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Trade Names And Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Registered User Base And Other Intangibles
Registered User Base And Other Intangibles [Member]
Registered User Base and Other Intangibles [Member]
Carrier Contracts And Related
Customer Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Acquisition-related intangibles, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Fiscal Year 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
February 2011 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2011 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2011 Repurchase Program [Member]
July 2012 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase program, total
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock repurchased and retired during period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total
PopCap [Member]
Popcap Entity [Member]
PopCap Entity [Member]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowances
Accounts Receivable Allowances Current
A provision for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible, an estimate for product returns, and an estimate for price protection.
Interest rate percentage on convertible senior notes, due 2016
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Balance as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested above target
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting
Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Balance as of March 31, 2015
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Balance as of March 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Balance as of March 31, 2015
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained earnings (Accumulated deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance (in shares)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Reclassification of equity component of convertible debt to temporary equity
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Balance
Balance (in shares)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Financing Arrangement [Table]
Financing Arrangement [Table]
Financing Arrangement [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Convertible Note Hedge [Member]
Convertible Note Hedge [Member]
Convertible Note Hedge [Member]
Warrant [Member]
Warrant [Member]
Financing Arrangement [Line Items]
Financing Arrangement [Line Items]
Financing Arrangement [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Shares covered by warrants issuance
Shares Covered By Convertible Note Hedge
Shares Covered By Convertible Note Hedge
Convertible Note Hedge Strike Price
Convertible Note Hedge Strike Price
Convertible Note Hedge Strike Price
Amount paid for Convertible Note Hedge
Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities
Shares covered by warrants issuance
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Strike price of warrants
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Proceeds from Warrants transaction
Cost Of Hedge Net Of Proceeds From Warrants
Cost of hedge net of proceeds from warrants.
Stock-Based Compensation And Employee Benefit Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Summary Of Quarterly Financial And Market Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Eleven Point Five Three To Twenty Three Point Eight Three [Member]
Eleven Point Five Three To Twenty Three Point Eight Three [Member]
Eleven Point Five Three To Twenty Three Point Eight Three [Member]
Twenty Six Point Two Five To Twenty Six Point Two Five [Member]
Twenty Six Point Two Five To Twenty Six Point Two Five [Member]
Twenty Six Point Two Five To Twenty Six Point Two Five [Member]
Twenty Seven Point Four Nine To Thirty Five Point Seven Zero [Member]
Twenty Seven Point Four Nine To Thirty Five Point Seven Zero [Member]
Twenty Seven Point Four Nine To Thirty Five Point Seven Zero [Member]
Thirty Six To Forty Nine Point Nine Zero [Member]
Thirty Six To Forty Nine Point Nine Zero [Member]
Thirty Six To Forty Nine Point Nine Zero [Member]
Forty Nine Point Nine Six To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Forty Nine Point Nine Six To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Forty Nine Point Nine Six To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Eleven Point Five Three To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Eleven Point Five Three To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Eleven Point Five Three To Sixty Point Five Nine [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Options outstanding, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Prices
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Outstanding, Potential Dilution
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Potential Dilution
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Potential Dilution
Options exercisable, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise prices
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options Exercisable, Potential Dilution
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Potential Dilution
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Potential Dilution
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
North America [Member]
North America [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net revenue from unaffiliated customers
Revenues
Computation Of Basic Earnings And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Purchase Commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Developer/Licensor
Developer And Licensor [Member]
Developer and Licensor [Member]
Marketing
Marketing [Member]
Marketing [Member]
Operating leases
Leases [Member]
Leases [Member]
0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 interest
Convertible Notes Interest [Member]
Convertible Notes Interest [Member]
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations
0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 principle
Licensing and lease obligations
Other Recorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Other Recorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End
The amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation as of the balance sheet date due during the second twelve-month period following the current fiscal year-end date.
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Three Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Three Years After Fiscal Year End
The amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation as of the balance sheet date due during the third twelve-month period following the current fiscal year-end date.
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Four Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Four Years After Fiscal Year End
The amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation as of the balance sheet date due during the fourth twelve-month period following the current fiscal year-end date.
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Thereafter
The amount of the fixed and determinable portion of an unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation as of the balance sheet date due after the fourth twelve-month period following the current fiscal year-end date.
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling Twelve Months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Two
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Three
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Four
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling Year Five
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Rolling after Year Five
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmount
Total Unconditional PurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountOneYearAfterFiscalYearEnd
Total Unconditional PurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountOneYearAfterFiscalYearEnd
Total unconditional purchase obligation balance sheet amount one year after fiscal year end
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Two Years After Fiscal Year End
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThreeYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThreeYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThreeYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountFourYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountFourYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountFourYearsAfterFiscalYearEnd
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Five Years After Fiscal Year End
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThereafter
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThereafter
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountThereafter
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Diluted Earnings Per Share [Domain]
Diluted Earnings Per Share [Domain]
Diluted Earnings Per Share [Domain]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect
Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred Income Taxes and Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Debt Instrument
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Component Portion Of Debt [Domain]
Component Portion Of Debt [Domain]
Component Portion Of Debt [Domain]
Liability Component [Member]
Liability Component [Member]
Liability Component [Member]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Member]
Equity Component [Member]
Principal amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
0.75% Convertible senior notes due 2016, net (short-term)
Convertible Notes Payable, Current
Convertible Senior Notes, Carrying Value
Convertible Notes Payable, Noncurrent
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Contractual interest rate of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Convertible Senior Notes due description
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Conversion rate of Notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Face amount of Notes
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Number of trading days greater than or equal to the initial conversion price
Trading Days Of Greater Than Or Equal To One Hundred Thirty Percent Of Initial Conversion Price
Trading Days Of Greater Than Or Equal To One Hundred Thirty Percent Of Initial Conversion Price.
Consecutive trading days under conversion trigger
Consecutive Trading Days Under Conversion Trigger
Consecutive Trading Days Under Conversion Trigger.
Share Price
Share Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Trigger price as percent of conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Trigger Price Over Conversion Price, Percent
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Trigger Price Over Conversion Price, Percent
Trigger price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Trigger Price, Percent
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Trigger Price, Percent
Number of trading day that trading price falls below 98% of last reported sales price multiplied by conversion rate
Trading Days Of Trading Price Below Ninety Eight Percent Of Last Reported Sale Price Multiplied By Conversion Rate
Trading Days Of Trading Price Below Ninety Eight Percent Of Last Reported Sale Price Multiplied By Conversion Rate
Consecutive trading days under conversion trigger, trading price
Consecutive Trading Days Under Conversion Trigger, Trading Price
Consecutive Trading Days Under Conversion Trigger, Trading Price
Debt trading price as a percentage of stock price times conversion rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage Floor of Trading Price to Common Stock Price Multiplied by Conversion Rate
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage Floor of Trading Price to Common Stock Price Multiplied by Conversion Rate
Percentage Of Principal Amounts Being Repurchased
Percentage Of Principal Amounts Being Repurchased
Percentage Of Principal Amounts Being Repurchased
Percentage of Principal Amounts Required To Be Held To Repurchase Notes
Percentage of Principal Amounts Required To Be Held To Repurchase Notes
Percentage of Principal Amounts required to be held to repurchase Notes
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Debt instrument remaining discount amortization period (in years)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)
Deferred Revenue, Current
Depreciation expense
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games), current
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games), current
The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized for online-enabled game sales as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, but excluding interest income.
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Change in fair value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Payments
Payments of acquisition contingent consideration
Payments of acquisition contingent consideration.
Ending Balance
Quarterly Financial And Market Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Details
Details Of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts Disclosure Text Block
Details of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts
Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Preferred stock authorized
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Option To Request Additional Commitments On Credit Facility
Option To Request Additional Commitments On Credit Facility
Option to request additional commitments on credit facility.
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
LineofCreditFacilityTerm1
LineofCreditFacilityTerm1
LineofCreditFacilityTerm1
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Options, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options, forfeited, cancelled or expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options, Outstanding, Ending Balance
Options, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options, Exercisable
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted during period
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Prices, Exercised during period
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Exercise Prices, Forfeited, cancelled or expired during period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, ending balance
Weighted-average exercise price of options vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise prices of options exercisable
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of options vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Contingency by Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases in unrecognized tax benefits related to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases in unrecognized tax benefits related to current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Reductions in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits due to foreign currency translation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Changes Resulting From Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Changes Resulting From Foreign Currency Translation
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Net losses (gains) on investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Non-cash restructuring charges
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Deferred income taxes, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred net revenue (packaged goods and digital content)
The net change during the reporting period in the carrying liability amount of packaged goods and digital content sales as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, but excluding interest income.
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Purchase of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Acquisition-related restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Payments of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Acquisition-related contingent consideration payment
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Ending cash and cash equivalents
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid during the year for interest
Interest Paid
Non-cash investing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in unrealized net gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Supplemental Gains Losses Unrealized Securities Net Of Taxes
This element represents the change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax.
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Table]
Trading Securities [Table]
Quarterly Financial And Market Information [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial And Market Information [Line Items]
Quarterly financial and market information [Line Items]
Gross profit
Operating income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share - Basic
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted
High price, Common stock per share
Common Stock Per Share High Price
Common stock per share high price
Low price, Common stock per share
Common Stock Per Share Low Price
Common stock per share low price
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Restructuring Charges
Financial Instruments [Table]
Financial Instruments [Table]
Financial Instruments [Table]
Investment Type
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt Instrument Maturity Year
Debt instrument maturity year.
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Raw materials and work in process
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of revenue [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research And Development
Marketing and sales
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General And Administrative [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Convertible Notes Interest [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from unrecognized tax benefits
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from unrecognized tax benefits
Amount of potential cash payments that could result from unrecognized tax benefits
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Vested
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Vested
Commitments And Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule Of Changes In The Carrying Amount Of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Future Amortization Of Acquisition-Related Intangibles
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Total consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Total consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Total net revenue from consoles.
Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, net revenue [Domain]
Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenues from Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
Other consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Other consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from platforms other than Xbox 360 & One and PLAYSTATION 3 & 4.
PC and Browsers, net revenue [Domain]
PC and Browsers, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from PC and Browsers.
Mobile, net revenue [Domain]
Mobile, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from mobile devices.
Other, net revenue [Domain]
Other, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from platforms other than Xbox 360 & One, PLAYSTATION 3 & 4, Other consoles, PC & Browsers, and Mobile.
Xbox One, PLAYSTATION 4, net revenue [Domain]
Xbox One, PLAYSTATION 4, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenues from Xbox One and PLAYSTATION 4.
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Customer Concentration [Axis]
Customer Concentration [Axis]
Customer Concentration [Axis]
Customer Concentration [Domain]
Customer Concentration [Domain]
[Domain] for Customer Concentration [Axis]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer A [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer B [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Customer C [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Franchise Concentration Risk [Member]
Franchise Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk in Franchises
Sales Revenue, Product Line [Member]
Sales Revenue, Product Line [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Entity Wide Gross Receivables By Major Customer Percent Of Gross Receivables Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Entity Wide Gross Receivables By Major Customer Percent Of Gross Receivables Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Entity Wide Gross Receivables By Major Customer Percent Of Gross Receivables Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Acquisition Related Intangibles [Member]
Acquisition Related Intangibles [Member]
Acquisition-related intangibles
Cost Of Revenue [Member]
Cost Of Revenue [Member]
Cost Of Revenue [Member]
Amortization of intangibles [Member]
Amortization of intangibles [Member]
Amortization of intangibles [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Vendor reimbursements of advertising costs
Cooperative Advertising Amount
Advertising expense, net of vendor reimbursements
Advertising Expense
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Office Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Warehouse Equipment and Other [Member]
Warehouse Equipment and Other [Member]
Warehouse Equipment and Other [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capitalized Internal-use Software, Estimated Useful Life
Capitalized Internal-use Software, Estimated Useful Life
Capitalized Internal-use Software, Estimated Useful Life
Capitalized internal-use software
Capitalized internal-use software
Capitalized internal-use software
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Short-Term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities
U.S. Agency Securities [Member]
Cost or Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Consolidated Operating Loss
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition
Schedule Of Revenue Composition [Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenue Composition [Text Block].
Net Revenue By Geographic Area
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation, By Line Item [Axis]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation, By Line Item [Axis]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation, By Line Item [Axis]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Domain]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Domain]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Domain]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense Reconciliation [Line Items]
Statutory federal tax expense (benefit) rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Differences between statutory rate and foreign effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Research and development credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Differences between book and tax loss on strategic investments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Book Tax Gain Losses Differences On Strategic Investments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Book Tax Gain Losses Differences On Strategic Investments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Expiration of statutes of limitations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Expiration Of Statutes Of Limitations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Non-deductible stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Acquisition-related contingent consideration as a percentage of income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Acquisition-related contingent consideration as a percentage of income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax expense (benefit) rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Components Of Loss Before Income Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Provision For (Benefit From) Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Differences Between Statutory Tax Rate And Effective Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Risk-free interest rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Expected volatility, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Risk-free interest rate, maximum
Expected volatility, maximum
Other accrued expenses
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Deferred net revenue (other)
Deferred Net Revenue Other Current
The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue and which are expected to recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, including subscription revenue, deferrals related to our Switzerland distribution business, advertising revenue, licensing arrangements, and other revenue for which revenue recognition criteria has not been met, but excluding online-enabled packaged goods and digital content.
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Restructuring And Other Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Short-term investments
Receivables, net of allowances of $140 and $186, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Acquisition-related intangibles, net
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other current liabilities
0.75% Convertible notes due 2016, net
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
0.75% Convertible senior notes due 2016, net
Income tax obligations
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
0.75% Convertible senior notes due 2016 (See Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. 10 shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 310 and 311 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Vested
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Values, Forfeited or cancelled
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]
ROYALTIES AND LICENSES [Abstract]
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets
Schedule Of Royalty Related Assets [Text Block]
Schedule of royalty-related assets
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities
Schedule Of Royalty Related Liabilities [Text Block]
Schedule of royalty-related liabilities
Minimum Contractual Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Royalties And Licenses
Royalty Assets And Liabilities Disclosure Text Block
Description of royalty and licenses which include a description of the types of expenses and accounting treatment. In addition, this element also includes the amount of losses and impairments incurred.
Business Combinations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Trading Activity, by Type [Axis]
Trading Activity [Axis]
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
Trading Activity, by Type [Domain]
United States Dollar [Member]
United States Dollar [Member]
United States Dollar [Member]
British Pounds Sterling [Member]
British Pounds Sterling [Member]
British Pounds Sterling Member
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments
Interest and Other Income [Abstract]
Schedule Of Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Share Repurchase Program
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2016 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2016 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2016 Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity Plan [Member]
Equity Plan [Member]
Equity Plan
Target
Target [Member]
Target [Member]
Percentage Range Of Shares Received At Vesting Based On Total Stock Return Measurement
Percentage Range Of Shares Received At Vesting Based On Total Stock Return Measurement
Percentage range of shares received at vesting for stock units based on our total stockholder return ("TSR") relative to the performance of companies in the NASDAQ-100 Index for each measurement period.
Reduction In Shares Available Per Grant Of Stock Right
Reduction In Shares Available Per Grant Of Stock Right
Reduction In Shares Available Per Grant Of Stock Right
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Tax costs from exercise of stock options
Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised
Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised
Stock Based Compensation Deferred Tax Write Off
Stock Based Compensation Deferred Tax Write Off
Stock Based Compensation Deferred Tax Write Off
Percentage Allowed Of Exercise Price Of Stock Options Compared To Fair Market Value On Date Of Grant
Percentage Allowed Of Exercise Price Of Stock Options Compared To Fair Market Value On Date Of Grant
Percentage Allowed Of Exercise Price Of Stock Options Compared To Fair Market Value On Date Of Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Number of Shares Available for Grant, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Number of Shares Available for Grant, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Number of Shares Available for Grant, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Minimum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Minimum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Minimum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Maximum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Maximum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Maximum Percentage That Employees Authorized For Payroll Deductions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
ESPP Exercise Price For Shares Issued
Espp Exercise Price For Shares Issued
Espp Exercise Price For Shares Issued
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Target percentage of presented shares granted that may potentially vest
Target percentage of presented shares granted that may potentially vest
Target percentage of presented shares granted that may potentially vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Grants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Grants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Grants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Performance Target Maximum, Outstanding
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Significant Purchase and Supply Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment by Type
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Axis]
Significant Purchase and Supply Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment, Type [Domain]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Accrued royalties
Accrued royalties [Member]
Accrued royalties [Member]
Other accrued expenses [Member]
Other accrued expenses [Member]
Other accrued expenses
Other liabilities
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-related liabilities
Accrued Royalties
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - basic
Dilutive potential common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Weighted-average common stock outstanding - diluted
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Royalties And Licenses [Table]
Royalties And Licenses [Table]
Royalties And Licenses [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalty-related assets
Royalty Related Assets Current And Noncurrent
Royalty Related Assets Current And Noncurrent
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts, Price Protection And Returns [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to Revenue, Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Charged (Credited) to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
0.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member]
Zero Point Seven Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Zero Point Seven Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities
Warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Conversion price per share
Warrants, Conversion price per share
Schedule Of Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Valuation Model
Schedule of assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model
Schedule of assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model
Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Monte-Carlo Simulation Model
Schedule Of Assumptions Used In Monte Carlo Simulation Model
Schedule of assumptions used in Monte Carlo simulation model.
Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Statement Of Operations
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Of Stock-Based Compensation Arrangements By Stock-Based Payment Award
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Outstanding And Exercisable Stock Options
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Shares Repurchased and Retired
Shares Repurchased and Retired [Table Text Block]
Shares Repurchased and Retired [Table Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest income
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other income, net
Other Income
Interest and other income (expense), net
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest And Other Income (Expense), Net
Interest and Other Income [Text Block]
Restructuring And Other Restructuring Plan-Related Information
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Accruals, reserves and other expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Net operating loss & capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets Net Operating Loss And Capital Loss Carry forwards
Deferred Tax Assets Net Operating Loss And Capital Loss Carry forwards
Total
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
State effect on federal taxes
Deferred Tax Liability State Effect On Federal Taxes
Deferred Tax Liability State Effect On Federal Taxes
Amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization
Prepaids and other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Other Intangibles [Member]
Other Intangibles [Member]
Other intangibles Member
Weighted-Average Useful Life
Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Axis]
Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Axis]
Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Axis]
Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Domain]
Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Domain]
[Domain] for Attributed Net Revenue by Legal Entity [Axis]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Major Customers
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
GameStop Corp [Member]
Gamestop Corp [Member]
GameStop Corp [Member]
Microsoft [Member]
Microsoft [Member]
Microsoft [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer and Geographic Information [Line Items]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Basis for Attributing Revenue to Countries
Entity-Wide Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Basis for Attributing Revenue to Countries
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Entity's Country of Domicile
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers, Percentage of North America
Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Revenue From External Customers, Percentage of North America
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries, Percentage
EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesPercentage
EntityWideDisclosureOnGeographicAreasRevenueFromExternalCustomersAttributedToForeignCountriesPercentage
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue Did Not Exceed Ten Percent
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue
Entity Wide Revenue By Major Customer Percent Of Revenue
Federal, Current
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State, Current
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign, Current
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total, Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal, Deferred
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State, Deferred
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign, Deferred
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total, Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total, Federal
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Total, State
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Total, Foreign
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period, Name [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period, Name [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period, Name Axis.
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period, Name [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period Name [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Period, Name Domain.
Vesting Year 1 [Member]
Vesting Year1 [Member]
Vesting Year 1 Member.
Vesting Year 2 [Member]
Vesting Year2 [Member]
Vesting Year 2 Member.
Vesting Year 3 [Member]
Vesting Year3 [Member]
Vesting Year 3 Member.
Vesting 6 Months [Member]
Vesting 6 Months [Member]
Vesting 6 Months [Member]
Vesting Year 4 [Member]
Vesting Year4 [Member]
Vesting Year 4 Member.
Vesting Year 5 [Member]
Vesting Year5 [Member]
Vesting Year5 [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage, Name [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage, Name [Axis]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage, Name Axis.
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage, Name [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage Name [Domain]
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Vesting Percentage, Name Domain.
One Year Vesting With One Hundred Percent [Member]
One Year Vesting With One Hundred Percent [Member]
One Year Vesting With One Hundred Percent [Member]
Thirty Five Month Vesting With Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Thirty Five Month Vesting With Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Thirty Five Month Vesting With Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Thirty Three Percent Member.
Three Year Vesting with One Hundred Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting with One Hundred Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting with One Hundred Percent [Member]
Five Year Vesting With Eleven, Twenty Two, and Thirty Three Percent
Five Year Vesting With Eleven, Twenty Two, and Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Five Year Vesting With Eleven, Twenty Two, and Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Fifty Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Fifty Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Fifty Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Sixty Seven And Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Sixty Seven And Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Sixty Seven And Thirty Three Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Twenty, Twenty Five, and Thirty Five Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Twenty, Twenty Five, and Thirty Five Percent [Member]
Three Year Vesting With Twenty, Twenty Five, and Thirty Five Percent [Member]
Four Year Vesting With Twenty Five Percent [Member]
Four Year Vesting With Twenty Five Percent [Member]
Four Year Vesting With Twenty Five Percent [Member]
Stock options vesting description
Stock Options Vesting Description
Stock Options Vesting Description
Cliff vesting percentage
Cliff Vesting Percentage
Cliff Vesting Percentage.
Cliff vesting period
Cliff Vesting Period
Cliff Vesting Period
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Domain]
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Domain]
[Domain] for Contracts not designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Foreign currency contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to sell [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to sell [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to sell [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Loss on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Foreign Currency Forward And Option Contracts Maximum Maturity Period
Foreign Currency Forward And Option Contracts Maximum Maturity Period
Foreign Currency Forward And Option Contracts Maximum Maturity Period
Maturity period of foreign currency forward contracts, Maximum
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Maximum Maturity Period
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Maximum Maturity Period
Carrying Values Of Liability And Equity Components Of Notes
Schedule Of Carrying values Of Liability And Equity Components Of Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Carrying values Of Liability And Equity Components Of Notes [Table Text Block].
Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes
Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Interest Expense Related To Notes [Table Text Block]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Text Block]
Fiscal Period [Table]
Fiscal Period [Table]
Fiscal Period [Table]
Fiscal Year (in weeks)
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period (in weeks)
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Table]
Stated maturity for short-term investments [Axis]
Stated maturity for short-term investments [Axis]
Stated maturity for short-term investments [Axis]
Stated maturity for short-term investments [Domain]
Stated maturity for short-term investments [Domain]
[Domain] for Stated maturity for short-term investments [Axis]
Due in 1 year or less [Member]
Due in 1 year or less [Member]
Due in 1 year or less [Member]
Due in 1-2 years [Member]
Due in 1-2 years [Member]
Due in 1-2 years [Member]
Due in 2-3 years [Member]
Due in 2-3 years [Member]
Due in 2-3 years [Member]
Due in 3-4 years [Member]
Due in 3-4 years [Member]
Due in 3-4 years [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost
Short-term investments, Fair Value
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment
Amended Licensing Agreements And Other Asset Impairment [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements And Other Asset Impairment [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements and Other Asset Impairment
Developer Commitments [Member]
Developer Commitments [Member]
Developer Commitments
Expected By September2016 [Member]
Expected By September2016 [Member]
Expected By September 2016 [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring Reserve
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments And Marketable Equity Securities
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, Marketable Equity Securities and Other Investments Policy [Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, Marketable Equity Securities and Other Investments Policy [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property And Equipment, Net
Property Plant And Equipment And Internal Use Software Policy [Text Block]
Describes an entity's accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized. Describes an entity's accounting policy for costs incurred when both (1) the software is acquired, internally developed, or modified solely to meet the entity's internal needs, and (2) during the software's development or modification, no substantive plan exists or is being developed to market the software externally.
Acquisition-Related Intangibles And Other Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales Returns And Allowances And Bad Debt Reserves
Sales Returns and Allowances and Bad Debt Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Sales Returns and Allowances and Bad Debt Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Taxes Collected From Customers And Remitted To Governmental Authorities
Taxes Collected From Customers And Remitted To Governmental Authorities Policy [Text Block]
Taxes Collected From Customers And Remitted To Governmental Authorities Policy [Text Block]
Concentration Of Credit Risk
Concentration Of Credit Risk Policy [Text Block]
Concentration Of Credit Risk Policy [Text Block]
Royalties And Licenses
Royalties And Licenses Policy [Text Block]
Royalties And Licenses Policy Text Block
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Development Costs
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Impact of recently issued accounting standards
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Axis]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Domain]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Domain]
Business Acquisitions Assets Acquired [Domain]
Number of Businesses Acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Domain]
Cost of product
Cost of product [Member]
Cost of Product [Member]
Cost of service and other
Cost of service and other [Member]
Cost of service and other [Member]
Operating expenses
Operating Expense [Member]
Total amortization
Total Amortization Included In Cost of Revenue And Operating Expense [Member]
Total Amortization Included In Cost of Revenue And Operating Expense [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Classified by Expense [Line Items]
Financing Arrangement
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Foreign Country [Member]
State [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Repatriation of Certain Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
Repatriation of Certain Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
Repatriation of Certain Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
Tax Benefits Allocated Directly to Contributed Capital
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Valuation allowance decrease
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Net operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss attributable to various acquired companies
Operating Loss Carry Forwards Attributable To Acquisition
Operating Loss Carry Forwards Attributable To Acquisition
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration dates
Tax credit carry forwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax credit carryforward, expiration dates
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Cash deposits to offset uncertain tax liabilities
CashDepositsToOffsetUncertainTaxLiabilities
Cash deposits to offset uncertain tax liabilities
Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefit
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred tax assets with corresponding
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred tax assets with corresponding adjustments to the valuation allowance
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred tax assets with corresponding adjustments to the valuation allowance
Combined amount of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits for which it is reasonably possible that there will be a reduction within the next 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Foreign currency contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign currency contracts to sell [Member]
Trading Activity [Axis]
Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Domain]
Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Domain]
[Domain] for Contracts designated as hedging instruments to purchase or sell [Axis]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Assets
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value
Fair value of foreign currency contracts outstanding, Liabilities
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Liabilities at Fair Value
Royalty-Based Asset [Axis]
Royalty-Based Asset [Axis]
Royalty-Based Asset [Axis]
Royalty-Based Asset [Domain]
Royalty-Based Asset [Domain]
[Domain] for Royalty-Based Asset [Axis]
Royalty-Based Asset Losses [Member]
Royalty-Based Asset Losses [Member]
Royalty-Based Asset Losses [Member]
Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Axis]
Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Axis]
Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Axis]
Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Domain]
Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Domain]
[Domain] for Previously Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment [Axis]
Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment Losses [Member]
Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment Losses [Member]
Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment Losses [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Fiscal 2013 Restructuring [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand And Thirteen Restructuring [Member]
Fiscal Two Thousand And Thirteen Restructuring [Member]
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased
Developer/Licensor Commitments
Royalty Related Loss And Or Impairment Charges
Expected accretion expense
Expected accretion expense
Expected accretion expense
Loss on Contract Termination
Loss on Contract Termination
Unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation