The problem with taking a hit on peripheral prices is that the peripherals are typically the MOST profitable piece of hardware for any console platform.
The Wii in particular is a huge revenue generator for Wii remotes and nunchuks because the dynamics of the system are optimized when it comes to having multiple players in the same room playing on one console.
Nintendo is not going to drastically cut the price of their peripherals (any more than MS has) as a fan service to its customers.
If people want the additional functionality, they're going to have to pay for it.
If Nintendo wants to be consumer friendly, they could package a remote, nunchuk and motion plus clip on at a reduced price, but I really couldn't see them charging anything less $10 under the price of buying each component separately.
If they did it for $60, then yes, Nintendo officially wants everyone to upgrade and is focusing on making the transition as consumer friendly as possible.
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