When the OLED model of the Switch was first announced, Nintendo said that the console's dock would be available for purchase on its own in the future, and that day has come. Nintendo's online store will now sell a slightly upgraded dock for $70.

What you get for an extra $10 The Switch's OLED dock comes with a small but significant upgrade in addition to a shiny new white color scheme and a slightly more curved design than the previous model. While the original dock has two USB 2.0 ports, this one has only one, and the second has been converted to an Ethernet port.

Also, according to early teardowns, the new dock appears to have been upgraded to include an HDMI 2.0 controller. That said, it's probably not too much to talk about, given that the Switch OLED ended up without the long-rumored 4K output promised by the Switch Pro.

Nintendo's own FAQ suggests that both docks can be used with either Switch, but that using an older Switch with the new dock may require a software update before wired internet will work. This means that another wireless download will be required before switching to a stable wired connection.

If you want a second dock and prefer a wired connection, paying the extra $10 to purchase the Switch OLED version is definitely a wise choice. You can add wired Internet to an existing dock, but Nintendo charges $30 for an official USB-to-Ethernet adapter (unofficial versions exist if you're on a budget). Although it may seem a bit expensive, Nintendo also sells a refurbished version for $40, a rather snazzy pastel-colored "Animal Crossing" version featuring Tom Nook and his sons.

What does the long-rumored 4k-upgraded Switch Pro mean for the future? Well, some say this was the original plan for the Switch OLED, but Nintendo had to scale back this plan due to the ongoing worldwide chip shortage. Many developers have reported receiving 4K development kits, but this could be for something following the Switch, even if Nintendo claims that the Switch's life stage is still "in the interim."

In any case, it seems unlikely that we will see any new hardware from Nintendo next year, so finding OLED inventory for the Switch is probably the best we can do for now.