Don't listen to them,this is an amd a8 which is comparable to an i5.it is a quad core processor with two dedicated graphics cards(1gb) so you shouldnt have any problems playing those games. This one is 499 and the site offers free shipping and sales tax collection in only a few states,. ,contact me if you need more help.
Sorry, you want the impossible. Laptops aren't meant for gaming, and any gaming machine, desktop or laptop, won't retail for under $500. You may be able to find a laptop with a small graphics card on Newegg for $600 if you look, but that't about it.
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