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Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Brand Segment Profit To Consolidated Operating Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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3 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Jun. 30, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |
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| Depreciation |
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$ (126) |
$ (126) |
$ (118) |
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration |
(1) |
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(1) |
(1) |
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(44) |
7 |
(3) |
(35) |
(64) |
| Gain on strategic investments, net |
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(1) |
2 |
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0 |
0 |
39 |
| Restructuring and other charges |
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0 |
1 |
(27) |
| Stock-based compensation |
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(144) |
(150) |
(164) |
| Royalty Related Loss And Or Impairment Charges |
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(122) |
(35) |
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| Operating income |
400 |
162 |
24 |
362 |
344 |
(292) |
(252) |
233 |
948 |
33 |
121 |
| EA Segment |
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| Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |
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| Net Revenue before Revenue Deferral |
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4,319 |
4,021 |
3,793 |
| Depreciation |
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(126) |
(126) |
(118) |
| Other expenses |
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(3,117) |
(3,178) |
(3,308) |
| Operating income |
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1,076 |
717 |
367 |
| Other Reconciling Items To Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) [Member] |
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| Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] |
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| Revenue deferral |
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(3,536) |
(3,350) |
(3,022) |
| Recognition of revenue deferral |
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3,732 |
2,904 |
3,026 |
| Depreciation and amortization |
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(66) |
(76) |
(123) |
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration |
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3 |
35 |
64 |
| Restructuring and other charges |
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0 |
1 |
(27) |
| Stock-based compensation |
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(144) |
(150) |
(164) |
| Other expenses |
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5 |
(48) |
0 |
| Operating income |
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$ 948 |
$ 33 |
$ 121 |