So to use the new GamePad camera feature in 16.5 my understanding is you need an actual GamePad for input.

Will any GamePad work?

Any recommendations?

Was looking at this one

http://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/accessories/apd/a9902796?cid=3852&st=&pdv=c&lid=5635587&VEN1=sHsM2jitK,82727171957,901mtv7630,c,&VEN2=,&dgc=st&dgseg=dhs&acd=1230881379501410&VEN3=813704368127433125 [www.dell.com]

I like xbox gamepads…

I have bought a lower price gamepad “gamesir” and it's working ok
anyway you can tweak the move and rotation sensibility in Houdini