Nintendo has announced that the Switch Lite will be released in 2019, and it seems that the 3DS is finally getting a true successor. The Switch Lite is a smaller, more affordable version of the Switch that will be available for purchase in 2019. It will have less storage space than the original Switch, but it will still be able to play most games.

The Switch Lite is a smaller, cheaper console that signals that the time to upgrade is now. For 3DS users who have held off on buying a Switch because they have no interest in TV-connected play, this smaller and cheaper console is a good option.

Here are five games that you should give a try before making the switch to the Switch generation. These games are perfect for 3DS owners who want to experience the best of both systems.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Nintendo’s console business is as old as the company itself. Fire Emblem games have been a mainstay on the system for years, catering to a more hardcore RPG crowd. However, the team that made Awakening thought it was probably the last FE game anyone would make. In fact, this fresh take on the FE formula created smash-hit gold.

Since the release of Awakening, Nintendo has released three new mainline entries in the series – Fates, Echoes and Three Houses. If you somehow missed picking up a copy of Awakening, it’s the perfect introduction to the new series of games. You’ll need a good primer too, since Three Houses is cleaning up on Switch and it is a must-own title for that console. ..

In this game, you play as a tactician who joins up with a bunch of royal children and many more colorful characters. The quest to defeat a dark dragon is a long one filled with a massive amount of things to do on the way. Not least of which is marrying off your troops to each other to breed superior children.

The “dating sim slash strategic chess formula” that propelled Awakening to the top is what makes it unique among its successors on the 3DS, Fates. While Fates offers a more content-rich and polished experience, Awakening is special in a way that Fates isn’t. ..

Pokemon Sun and Moon

The 3DS is still the best Pokemon machine, with new remakes and Virtual Console games. The Switch finally gets a mainline Pokemon game in the form of Sword and Shield. ..

Pokemon Sun and Moon are a new take on the Pokemon formula that are sure to please fans of the series.

Pokemon Sun and Moon are a new take on the tournament formula, with more polish and more interesting Pokemon along with a unique island setting. If you’re a fan of the series, this is definitely the game for you.

Alola is a small, isolated island that is home to a variety of creatures and creatures of the sea. The island is also home to some of the most interesting and unique wildlife in all of Pokémon.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that has been praised for its innovative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and engaging story. It’s one of the most popular games on the market, and it’s sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.

If you’re a fan of A Link to the Past, you owe it to yourself to play A Link Between Worlds. It’s both a great tribute to the SNES original and a fantastic game in its own right. It’s also one of the few games to make proper use of the 3D visuals unique to the 3DS, with depth perception playing a part in some dungeon puzzles.

XenoBlade Chronicles 3D (New 3DS Only)

Xeno games are some of the most innovative and exciting in the gaming world, with their unique battle mechanics and interesting stories. The original Xenogears game on the PS1 is still a great experience, and it’s worth playing through again if you’re a fan of the series.

The XenoBlade Chronicles is a massive open-world RPG that requires the New 3DS. It’s one of the few titles that absolutely requires the extra power of this new console.

Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon

The Switch’s newest game is a highly anticipated title that will take you on an adventure through Luigi’s Mansion. If you own a 3DS, you can experience the unique ghost-busting gameplay right now with Dark Moon.

Mario’s poor abused brother gets to star in a series of games that are way tougher than the cutesy graphics suggest. Dark Moon looks fantastic on the 3DS and showcases some of the best graphics and lighting effects on the machine. A definite 3DS title to add to your list. ..

Bravely Default

The 3DS is missing many high-quality JRPGs, but Bravely Default is a good argument for quality over quantity. ..

The Switch offers a variety of quirky retro games such as Octopath Traveller, Bravely Default, and Dragon Quest XI. Bravely Default brings a beautiful art style, unique battle mechanics and an epic story to the small 3D screen. ..

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey Of The Cursed King

Dragon Quest VIII is a great game for 3DS, but the PS3 version is the best.

The 3DS version of “The Legend of Zelda: The 3D World” is the best version available, with perfect performance, a wonderful musical score and great voice acting. It also has a fantastic cast of interesting characters and a sharply-written story.

This is the perfect game to play while we wait for Dragon Quest XI to hit the Switch later in 2019.