Not every device I have sold over the years is still in the K-TEC range, and anyone searching for these retired retro handhelds deserves a straight answer. As the lineup evolves, some models retire — a successor has arrived, the hardware has been overtaken, or I have decided to focus the range where I can do my best work.
This page sets out where things stand today: which retired models still have a final unit available, which have gone for good, and — most usefully — which current devices I would point you towards instead.
The PowKiddy RGB10 MAX 2 — K-TEC’s Final Unit
The PowKiddy RGB10 MAX 2 is a comfortable, characterful widescreen handheld. Its 5-inch 16:9 display, ergonomic curved grips, and stacked shoulder buttons make it one of the most pleasant devices in the lineup for long sessions, and the widescreen panel is a natural fit for platforms built for it, such as the PSP. Under the hood it runs the Rockchip RK3326 chip — a capable processor for the 16-bit and 32-bit eras, peaking at PSP and Dreamcast.
What set the RGB10 MAX 2 apart at K-TEC was the firmware. A factory unit arrives with PowKiddy’s rough stock software. I install RetroOZ in its place — a community favourite, ArkOS-based operating system built specifically for the PowKiddy RGB10 MAX and RGB10 MAX 2 — and then tune every platform by hand. That is a firmware replacement, not a thin layer of configuration on top.
Where the RGB10 MAX 2 stands today: I am down to the final unit, and I am not restocking this model. When that last handheld sells, the RGB10 MAX 2 retires from the K-TEC range.
That final unit still comes fully prepared — RetroOZ installed and configured, brand-name storage, and my Lifetime SD Card Guarantee covering the life of the device. If you specifically want an RGB10 MAX 2, the last one is here.
Michael explained how to use the PowKiddy RGB10 MAX 2 with all its amazing features. He was very professional and he is full of lots of knowledge.
David, Greater Manchester
If that final unit has gone: factory RGB10 MAX 2 units still turn up on Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress, but they arrive exactly as they left the factory — unoptimized stock firmware, generic SD cards that put your saves at risk, and no UK specialist to call when something does not play right. Rather than chase a retiring model, I would point you towards a current device that does the same job better.
The widescreen successor: the Retroid Pocket 3+ is also a widescreen handheld, and it is considerably more powerful — a step up in every respect. It is itself a wind-down model, so it is worth moving on while stock lasts.
The Anbernic RG503 — Already Retired
The Anbernic RG503 was one of my earlier devices — a Rockchip RK3566 handheld that sits a performance tier above the RGB10 MAX 2’s RK3326, comfortable with the 16-bit and 32-bit eras and pushing into N64 and Dreamcast territory.
The RG503 has now fully retired from the K-TEC range, and I have no stock remaining. Its retired product page is kept live to preserve the link, and it points towards the Retroid Pocket 3+ as the natural successor.
For a current alternative, my two active models cover the experiences most buyers are after: the BATLEXP G350 for pocket-sized play, and the Anbernic RG DS for a twin-screen experience.
Other Retired K-TEC Models
A handful of earlier devices have already retired and been replaced in the range — including the Miyoo Mini and Miyoo Mini Plus, the PowKiddy RGB20S, and the Anbernic RG280V and RG351 series. Each keeps a retired product page that recommends a current device in its place, so an old link never leads to a dead end. If you followed one here, the full current range is in the shop.
What K-TEC Stocks Today
If you arrived looking for a model that has retired, the devices below are where I would start. Each is configured, tested, and ready to play out of the box.
- BATLEXP G350 — a pocket-sized handheld and the most affordable device in the range, running dArkOS on modern, actively maintained firmware.
- Anbernic RG DS — a twin-screen handheld purpose-built around dual-screen platforms.
I also still hold wind-down stock of several older models — the Anbernic RG353V, RG353M, and RG405M, and the Retroid Pocket 3+ — available while current stock lasts. The full “Where to Buy” guide lists every device and how the UK options compare.
Every K-TEC device shares the same foundation: custom firmware installed in place of the factory software, per-platform tuning, brand-name SD cards, and a Lifetime SD Card Guarantee for the life of your device. The K-TEC Difference explains what that means in practice, and genuine owner experiences are on the testimonials page.
About This Guide
This page is published by K-TEC, a UK specialist in pre-optimized retro gaming handhelds. It covers devices that have retired or are retiring from the range, and points buyers towards the models I stock today. Information about other retailers is provided in good faith based on publicly available data at the time of publication; availability changes, so check each retailer’s website for current details.
Not sure which current device is right for you? Get in touch — I am happy to talk you through it.