There has been much speculation about this for a while, and now its official, The Dixons group (Dixons, PC World, Currys and Link) will no longer sell Nintendo Gamecube hardware of software.

Currently the Gamecube is on offer for �99 including a free game from The Dixons group have announced they will no longer sell the Nintendo Gamecube. All software is also being sold for �25 in a bid to clear all stock. Another offer is if you buy Pikmin, Burnout, Crazy Taxi and a third-party steering wheel and you'll get a free GameCube.

This information has been leaked from a memo stating:
"Due to the continued poor sales on GameCube we are beginning to take our first steps to clear out the format."A spokesperson for the group had this to say:
"We can confirm that Dixons is to stop stocking GameCube hardware."

Nintendo replied to the news with the following statement:
"Dixons represents a small share of Nintendo's business, and we are continuing to actively trade with them. GameCube is currently available in 4500 stockists across the UK including HMV, Toys R Us, GAME, Virgin Megastore, Argos, and Woolworths."

One retail organization discussed the subject, stating "The Dixons group is the biggest seller of console hardware in the UK." This news may affect Nintendo more then they wish to admit. Some people believe it is premature for The Dixons group with the Nintendo Gamecube not even a year old in Europe and many top titles announced for 2003.

"Dixons will presumably want to push GBA SP heavily when released, so it seems a little odd for the company to take this stance with Nintendo," Stated one of C&VG's sources. "But it's potentially great news for other GameCube retailers now that the major player is pulling support."

UDPATE: Dixons may not drop Cube...

The BBC reported today on its website Dixons may not be dropping the GameCube after all. A Dixons spokesman said the outcome of the promotion would help determine whether it would continue selling the GameCube in the future.