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Royalties And Licenses (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Commitment to pay content licensors, independent software developers and co-publishing and/or distribution affiliates
Developer Performance Obligation Commitment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements [Member]
Dec. 31, 2010
Asset Impairment [Member]
Fiscal 2011 Restructuring [Member]
Amended Licensing Agreements [Member]
Royalties And Licenses [Line Items]                  
Loss on unrecognized minimum royalty       $ 75   $ 75 $ 14 $ 85 $ 27
Committed to pay     896            
Restructuring accruals included in royalty-related liabilities $ 223 $ 197     $ 80