WMV high definition system playback

[lokus]

I was wondering if anyone has a successful setup for playing back WMV High defiintion files to their television? I don't know if anyone is using Windows Media Center edition or running films through S-video to their displays. I only have one HDMI port on my TV which is being used for my PS3. I have an S-video connection on the back of my TV with audio ports, as well component high definition inputs. What type of system could I setup that will allow playback of high def files to my TV? I'm not looking to spend an extreme amount of money (i.e. build a new HTPC or buy an Xbox360). My initial idea was to run s-video and audio from my PC (AMD AM2 6000+ with 2gb of ram and a video card capable of supporting blu-ray/hddvd playback) to my television. My only concern was my ability to get the 720p or 1080p high definition video quality from this configuration. Any ideas?

[bhampton]

As of today with FW 2.1 PS3 will playback WMV natively.

There is still some audio options that aren't supported but maybe that will be soon. There's a 2GB limit though which could be a problem.

I downloaded 1080p episodes of an internet distributed program and it works. The audio is missing but re-coding the audio is very simple compared to re-coding the video. Anyway,.. I think they will add in the WMV pro-audio stuff they overlooked with the next FW.

What sort of WMV HD do you have?

This stuff should work but I haven't tried it yet....

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...tshowcase.aspx

=Brian

[WickyWoo]

You should run VGA instead, does your system have a VGA port?

If not, go to monoprice and get an HDMI switcher.

SViddeo will look awful from a computer to an HDTV