Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
2021 Notes
2021 Notes [Member]
2021 Notes [Member]
2026 Notes
2026 Notes [Member]
2026 Notes [Member]
Gross amount [Member]
Gross amount [Member]
Gross amount [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Change of control repurchase event
Change of control repurchase event [Member]
Change of control repurchase event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion Period for Convertible Notes by Holders
Conversion Period for Convertible Notes by Holders
Conversion Period for Convertible Notes by Holders
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Senior Notes, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
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 Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values Of Liability and Equity Components of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Interest Expense
Schedule of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Expense
Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement, by Type [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Online enabled games [Member]
Online enabled games [Member]
Online enabled games [Member]
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Noncurrent [Member]
Noncurrent [Member]
Noncurrent [Member]
Total [Member]
Total [Member]
Total [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred net revenue, other
Deferred net revenue, other
Deferred net revenue, other
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue
Recognition of Deferred Revenue
Recognition of Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Statement, Business Segments
Segments [Axis]
Reporting Segment
Segments [Domain]
Xbox One, PLAYSTATION 4
Xbox One, PLAYSTATION 4, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenues from Xbox One and PLAYSTATION 4.
Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3
Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenues from Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
Other consoles
Other consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from platforms other than Xbox 360 & One and PLAYSTATION 3 & 4.
Total consoles
Total consoles, net revenue [Domain]
Total net revenue from consoles.
PC and Browsers, net revenue
PC and Browsers, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from PC and Browsers.
Mobile, net revenue
Mobile, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from mobile devices.
Other, net revenue
Other, net revenue [Domain]
Net revenue from platforms other than Xbox 360 & One, PLAYSTATION 3 & 4, Other consoles, PC & Browsers, and Mobile.
Total net revenue
Total net revenue [Domain]
Total net revenue.
Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
Net revenue
Revenues
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Table]
Investment Type
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
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 3-4 years [Member]
Due in 3-4 years [Member]
Due in 3-4 years [Member]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Due in 1 year or less, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Amortized Cost
Due in 1 year or less, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, within One Year, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Short-term investments, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Short-term investments, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Contractual Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Royalties And Licenses [Abstract]
ROYALTIES AND LICENSES [Abstract]
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Research And Development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Cost of service revenue [Member]
Cost of service revenue [Member]
Cost of service revenue [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]
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 [Member]
Royalty Based Asset [Member]
Royalty-Based Asset [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired
Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain]
Developer/Licensor Commitments - Royalty Bearing Only
Developer And Licensor - Royalty Bearing [Member]
Developer And Licensor - Royalty Bearing [Member]
Royalties And Licenses
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]
Royalty-Based Asset Impairment Charge and Loss On Previously Minimum Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment
Royalty-Based Asset Impairment Charge and Loss On Previously Minimum Unrecognized Royalty-Based Commitment
Royalty-Based Asset Impairment Charge and Loss On Previously Unrecognized Minimum Royalty-Based Commitment
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Business Exit Costs
Business Exit Costs
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Inventories Schedule
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property And Equipment, Net Schedule
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities Schedule
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Domain]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Domain]
[Domain] for Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Axis]
Total deferred revenue [Member]
Total deferred revenue [Member]
Total deferred revenue [Member]
Amounts to be invoiced [Member]
Amounts to be invoiced [Member]
Amounts to be invoiced [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
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, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
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
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Axis]
U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Axis]
U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Axis]
Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Domain]
Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Domain]
[Domain] for Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Axis]
Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Including U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Excluding U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Excluding U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Excluding U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Total U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Total U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Total U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impact [Member]
Transition tax [Member]
Transition tax [Member]
Transition tax [Member]
Income Statement Location
Provision for income taxes [Member]
Provision for income taxes [Member]
Provision for income taxes [Member]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Axis]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Axis]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Axis]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Domain]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Domain]
[Domain] for Excluding excess tax benefit [Axis]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Member]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Member]
Excluding excess tax benefit [Member]
Increase to net cash provided by Operating Activities [Member]
Increase to net cash provided by Operating Activities [Member]
Increase to net cash provided by Operating Activities [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Effective tax rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
United States statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Unrecognized tax benefits, period increase (decrease)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
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 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
Unrecognized tax benefits income tax penalties and interest accrued increase (decrease)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued Increase Decrease
Unrecognized tax benefits income tax penalties and interest accrued increase decrease
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
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Domain]
[Domain] for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year through after Year Five [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
GameFly, Inc. [Member]
GameFly, Inc. [Member]
GameFly, Inc. [Member]
Respawn Entertainment, LLC [Member]
Respawn Entertainment, LLC [Member]
Respawn Entertainment, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Intangible Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Number of Businesses Acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Axis]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Axis]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Axis]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Domain]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Domain]
[Domain] for Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncement [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Stock-based compensation expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense [Member]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member] [Member]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member] [Member]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2017 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2017 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2017 Repurchase Program
May 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
May 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Repurchase Program, Total [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Equity Award [Domain]
Market-Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Market Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted stock rights
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average service period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Percentage range of shares received at vesting based on total stockholder return ("TSR")
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.
Amount of common stock authorized for repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
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 Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [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.
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]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Interest Income [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Warrants
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive potential common shares related to stock award plans and from assumed exercise of stock options
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 Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Domain]
Accrued royalties
Accrued royalties [Member]
Accrued royalties [Member]
Other accrued expenses
Other accrued expenses [Member]
Other accrued expenses
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Royalty Related Liabilities
Royalty-Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty Related Liabilities [Line Items]
Royalty-related liabilities
Accrued Royalties
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) 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
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
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 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, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash 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
Cash paid to taxing authorities for shares withheld from employees
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash 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 period for income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid during the period for interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Non-cash Investing activities
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Change in accrued capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Cost of service and other
Cost of service and other [Member]
Cost of service and other [Member]
Cost of product
Cost of product [Member]
Cost of Product [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 [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Performance Milestone [Axis]
Performance Milestone [Axis]
Performance Milestone [Axis]
Performance Milestone [Domain]
Performance Milestone [Domain]
[Domain] for Performance Milestone [Axis]
Non-GAAP net revenue [Member]
Non-GAAP net revenue [Member]
Non-GAAP net revenue [Member]
Free cash flow [Member]
Free cash flow [Member]
Free cash flow [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Restricted Stock Rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Performance-based Milestone Percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Performance-based Milestone Percentage
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Performance-based Milestone Percentage
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
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]
Outstanding balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding balance
Weighted-average grant date fair value, beginning balance
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 value, vested during period
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 value, forfeited or cancelled during period
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 value, ending balance
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product [Member]
Product [Member]
Service [Member]
Service [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606, Percentage [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606, Percentage [Member]
Calculated under guidance for revenue recognition in effect prior to change to new guidance for revenue from contract with customer when using transition method for cumulative effect in period including initial date of application, as a percentage
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue
Revenues, percent
Revenues, percent
Revenues, percent
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue, percent
Cost of revenue, percent
Cost of revenue, percent
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Gross profit, percent
Gross profit, percent
Gross profit, percent
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, percent
Operating expenses, percent
Operating expenses, percent
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss), percent
Operating income (loss), percent
Operating income (loss), percent
Interest and other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other nonoperating income (expense), percent
Other nonoperating income (expense), percent
Other nonoperating income (expense), percent
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before provision for income taxes, percent
Income before provision for income taxes, percent
Income before provision for income taxes, percent
Income tax expense (benefit), percent
Income tax expense (benefit), percent
Income tax expense (benefit), percent
Net income (loss), percent
Net income (loss), percent
Net income (loss), percent
Earnings per share, basic, percent
Earnings per share, basic, percent
Earnings per share, basic, percent
Earnings per share, diluted, percent
Earnings per share, diluted, percent
Earnings per share, diluted, percent
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period [Table]
Fiscal Period [Table]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period [Line Items]
Fiscal Period [Line Items]
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period (in weeks)
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Period
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Quarter Period (in weeks)
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Quarter Period
Current and Prior Years Fiscal Quarter Period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
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
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Royalties And Licenses
Royalties And Licenses [Table]
Royalties And Licenses [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Royalties and Licenses
Royalty-Related Assets [Line Items]
Royalty Related Assets [Line Items]
Royalty-related assets
Royalty Related Assets Current And Noncurrent
Royalty Related Assets Current And Noncurrent
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods and Services Acquired [Domain]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods and Services Acquired [Domain]
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods and Services Acquired [Domain]
Transitional impacts of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Member]
Transitional impacts of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Member]
Transitional impacts of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [Member]
Total Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Domain]
Total Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Domain]
Total Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Domain]
Senior Notes and Interest
senior notes and interest [Member]
senior notes and interest [Member]
Senior Notes Interest
Senior Notes Interest [Member]
Senior Notes Interest [Member]
Licensing and lease obligations
License obligations [Member]
License obligations [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased
Developer/Licensor Commitments - Royalty and Non-Royalty Bearing
Developer And Licensor - Royalty and Non-Royalty Bearing [Member]
Developer And Licensor - Royalty and Non-Royalty Bearing [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
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Other Unrecorded Purchase Obligations
Convertible Debt
Licensing and lease obligations
Other Recorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Other Recorded Purchase Obligations [Member]
Total Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Domain]
Total Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Domain]
Total Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations [Domain]
Long Term Purchase Commitments
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Unrecorded Portion for 2017
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 Portion for 2018
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 Portion for 2019
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 Portion for 2020
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 Portion for 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.
Unrecorded Total
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year
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
Recorded Total
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Remainder of Fiscal Year
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
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountRemainingForCurrentFiscalYear
TotalUnconditionalPurchaseObligationBalanceSheetAmountRemainingForCurrentFiscalYear
Total Unconditional Purchase Obligation Balance Sheet Amount Remaining For Current Fiscal Year
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
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Table]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative
Derivative [Line Items]
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives Recorded in Earnings, Net
Foreign Currency Forward 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
Gain from Components Excluded from Assessment of Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness
Gain from Components Excluded from Assessment of Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued And Other Current Liabilities And Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
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
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Contingent consideration
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
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]
Payments
Payments of acquisition contingent consideration
Payments of acquisition contingent consideration.
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Short-Term Investments And Cash Equivalents
Short Term Investments And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-term Investments and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Domain]
Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Domain]
Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Domain]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Domain]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Other Liabilities [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)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. Treasury securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
U.S. agency securities
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Foreign currency derivatives
Derivative [Member]
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
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
Asset-backed securities
Financial Instruments, Owned, Mortgages, Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities, at Fair Value
Fair value, Foreign currency derivatives, assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair value, Deferred compensation plan assets
Debt Securities, Trading, and Equity Securities, FV-NI
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
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 Amoritization Of Intangibles
Schedule Of Amoritization Of Intangibles [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Classification Of Amoritization Of Intangibles [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 Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Investment Type Categorization
Cost or Amortized Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
Gross Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Fair Value
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Arrangement
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Accounting Reclassification [Abstract]
Accounting Reclassification [Abstract]
Reclassifications
Reclassifications [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Reclassifications [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Interest and Other Income (Expense), net
Interest And Other Income Expense Net [Member]
Interest and Other Income (Expense), net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
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]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Balance Sheet Impact
Balance Sheet Impact Upon Adoption of New Revenue Standard [Member]
Balance Sheet Impact Upon Adoption of New Revenue Standard [Member]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Member]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Member]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Member]
Income Statement Impact at Period End [Member]
Income Statement Impact at Period End [Member]
Income Statement Impact at Period End [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Accounting Standard Cash Flow Reclassification [Table Text Block]
Accounting Standard Cash Flow Reclassification [Table Text Block]
Accounting Standard Cash Flow Reclassification [Table Text Block]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Debt Instrument
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Line Items]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Line Items]
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Live services, net revenue [Member]
Live services, net revenue [Member]
Live services, net revenue [Member]
Mobile, net revenue [Member]
Mobile, net revenue [Member]
Mobile, net revenue [Member]
Full game downloads, net revenue [Member]
Full game downloads, net revenue [Member]
Full game downloads, net revenue [Member]
Total Digital, net revenue [Member]
Total Digital, net revenue [Member]
Total Digital, net revenue [Member]
Total Packaged goods and other, net revenue [Member]
Total Packaged goods and other, net revenue [Member]
Total Packaged goods and other, net revenue [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Assets
Schedule Of Royalty Related Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of royalty-related assets
Schedule Of Royalty-Related Liabilities
Schedule Of Royalty Related Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of royalty-related liabilities
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting
Share-based compensation Arrangement, Equity instruments other than options, Excess Vesting
Weighted-average grant date fair values of market-based restricted stock rights granted
Weighted-average grant date fair value, vested during period
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
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Axis]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Axis]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Axis]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Domain]
Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Domain]
[Domain] for Balance Sheet Impact at Period End [Axis]
Receivables, Net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Sales return and price protection reserves
Sales return and price protection reserves
Sales return and price protection reserves presented as liabilities
Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Impact of recently issued accounting standards
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Retained Earnings Adjustments [Table]
Schedule of Retained Earnings Adjustments [Table]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
Retained Earnings Adjustments [Line Items]
Retained Earnings Adjustments [Line Items]
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Computation Of Basic Earnings (Loss) And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncements on April 1, 2018 [Member]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncements on April 1, 2018 [Member]
Adjustments for adopted accounting pronouncements on April 1, 2018
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement on April 1, 2018 [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Consolidated Operating Income
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Net Revenue By Revenue Composition
Schedule Of Revenue Composition [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Revenue Composition [Text Block].
Net Revenue by Platform
Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of Net Revenue by Platform [Table]
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]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
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]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Gross carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Acquisition-related intangibles, net
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]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, 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, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
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
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
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance 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
Goodwill And Acquisition-Related Intangibles, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Repurchase Program, Total
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options, Outstanding, Beginning Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding, beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
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 price of options exercised during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price of options forfeited, cancelled or expired during the 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 price of options exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average remaining contractual term of options outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
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
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Impact of Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Impact of Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Abstract]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Revenue, Information Used to Allocate Transaction Price
Revenue, Information Used to Allocate Transaction Price
Mobile platform fees
Mobile platform fees
Mobile platform fees
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Fiscal Year 2015 Repurchase Program [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Domain]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Domain]
[Domain] for Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Axis]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Domain]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Domain]
[Domain] for Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Payable in Common Stock Per Year [Axis]
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]
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Accrued Income Taxes
Accrued Income Taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Balance Sheet Details
Details Of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts Disclosure Text Block
Details of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts
Income tax obligation [Axis]
Income tax obligation [Axis]
Income tax obligation [Axis]
Income tax obligation [Domain]
Income tax obligation [Domain]
[Domain] for Income tax obligation [Axis]
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent, and or Transition Tax [Member]
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent, and or Transition Tax [Member]
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent, and or Transition Tax [Member]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Receivables, net of allowances of $8 and $165, respectively
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Acquisition-related intangibles, net
Deferred income taxes, net
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
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Senior notes, net
Income tax obligations
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent, and or U.S Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Transition Tax
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent, and or U.S Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Transition Tax
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value. 1,000 shares authorized; 301 and 306 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
North America
North America [Member]
International
International [Member]
International [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
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]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]
Adjustments to Retained Earnings, Share Repurchases in Excess of Additional Paid in Capital [Table Text Block]
Adjustments to Retained Earnings, Share Repurchases in Excess of Additional Paid in Capital [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Prior Credit Facility [Member]
Prior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Prior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
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 issuance costs
Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date
Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Line of Credit Facility Term
LineofCreditFacilityTerm1
LineofCreditFacilityTerm1
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 (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
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
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net revenue
Cost of revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Total cost of revenue
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
Amortization of intangibles
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 income (loss)
Interest and other income (expense), net
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Diluted
Number of shares used in computation:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Trademarks [Member]
Developed Technology Rights
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
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
Marketing and Sales [Member]
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
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property and Equipment, Net [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment, Net [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer, equipment and software
ComputerEquipmentandSoftware [Member]
ComputerEquipmentandSoftware [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Equipment, furniture and fixtures, and other
Office Equipment [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Commitments And Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Balance Sheet Hedging [Member]
Trading Activity [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 [Domain]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to purchase [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts to sell [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
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
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Net gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Net gains (losses) on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]