| **Balance Sheet Details (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions** | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]**                        |            |   |   |
| Deferred net revenue (online-enabled games)                             | $ 1,458         | $ 1,283 |   |
| Depreciation expense                                                    | $ 119           | $ 126 | $ 126 |

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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized 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, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income.
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.
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