Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console Xbox?

Can you have multiple accounts on Xbox Series S?

Whether you use a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S, you can configure multiple user accounts so that games, achievements, and apps belong to you and you alone — while giving other people the chance to play on the console as well.

Can you use 2 Xbox accounts at the same time?

You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you sign in to multiple consoles, we recommend you choose your most frequently used console as your home Xbox. If you've upgraded from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S, make sure to designate your new console as your home Xbox.

Can you have 2 Xbox accounts on the same email?

A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.

Can I make a new Xbox account and keep my games?

If your console was set as your Home console for the account that you can't access, then you'll still be able to access the games on a new account while using that console. You won't have access to your progress though so you would have to start over.