Derivative Financial Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	$ (64)	$ (27)	$ (222)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	3
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	(64)	(27)	(222)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	7	(59)	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	6	4	1
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion	$ (10)	$ (4)	(8)
MMJ Acquisition [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation			$ (228)