I think me turning on my Wii U like once every 1-2 years since the Switch came out spared me of that. I also noticed that it periodically would have an orange light on the power light, which probably helped keep it active throughout the years as well.
On another note, does anyone have Tri Force Heroes and they haven't played through it yet? I wouldn't mind playing through it with others someday.
FFXIV - Faerie Server: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/character/5086952/
F/GO: 271551102; FFBE: 886783216; LLSIFAS: 438166726