| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 17, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000946581 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 17, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34003 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0350842 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 110 West 44th Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10036 |
| City Area Code | (646) |
| Local Phone Number | 536-2842 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | TTWO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
