Originally Posted by
spanky
what is this wiiware that you speak of?

Nintendo runs a form of iTunes through the Wii. With points, you can purchase downloadable only games.
Just wondering, what system firmware are you currently on? Wii main menu >> Wii button in lower left >> settings >> [it's in there, upper right hand side. Something like 4.1U or 4.2U?]
I can teach you a few "tricks" if interested.