That's not really the case. It was designed with computer graphics in mind - far more akin to a workstation than a game system. It was always intended as a full fledged computer as indicated by a multi-tasking operating system and peripherals such as the sidecar for the A1000 and the bridgeboard for the A2000. Standard serial and Centronics ports are further evidence of Commodore's intent.

Using standard video timing and providing stereo sound created significant benefits for audio visual applications - and in true Commodore tradition - the video system allowed the Amiga's to be used with a television as the monitor and reduced thereby reduced the cost of a basic system.